PART-TIME CIRCULATION ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE

14-18 HOURS/WEEK



The Reddick Public Library District has an immediate opening for a PART-TIME CIRCULATION ASSISTANT, 14-18 HOURS/WEEK.

We are seeking a self-motivated, friendly, organized, and community-oriented individual to join our staff year-round.


Salary:

Salary starts at $15.25 per hour DOQ.


Benefits:

Paid Time for All Workers Act (PLAWA).


Circulation Assistant Duties:

  • Performs essential circulation tasks: checks-in/checks-out materials, collects fees, handles all materials, and places holds.
  • Completes new patron registration, renews patron cards, and updates patron information in library software.
  • Acts as library reception and orients patrons to use of library.
  • Answers telephone, relays messages to appropriate staff, and makes calls as needed.
  • Performs opening and closing procedures when necessary.
  • Answers directional questions and refers reference questions to appropriate staff.
  • Assists patrons with basic information regarding use of library materials, reader’s advisory, equipment, and services.
  • Attends relevant professional development opportunities and meetings as required.
  • Submits monthly report to Director.
  • Creates displays and other departmental activities as assigned.
  • Provides consistent, gracious, and friendly service to all members of the public.
  • Establishes and maintains effective work relationships.
  • Cooperates as a team member in performing any duty essential to the achievement of efficient library operations.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Circulation Assistant Qualifications:

  • Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Previous public library or customer service experience preferred.
  • Strong professional public service and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate well in English, both orally and in writing, required. Ability to communicate in Spanish desirable.
  • Competency in Microsoft Office products.
  • High level of proficiency using Internet, email, online searching, and Windows operating systems in a desktop computing environment.
  • Availability to work scheduled evenings and weekends.
  • Ability to bend, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds.



 APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE LIBRARY OR ONLINE.


Completed applications must be submitted by email to tfinnegan@reddicklibrary.org, by mail, or in person at the Reddick Library by:

5pm on Friday, May 29, 2026


No phone calls, please.