Library Circulation Assistant – Fall 2025

Department: Library

Reports to: Catherine Robertson, Library Director (she/her)

Status: Days needed each week: 2–3; Total estimated hours per week: 5–8; Expected duration: academic year

Salary range: $15/hour

Summary of Job: Staff the library’s circulation desk, provide light library services

Duties:

• Checks in/out library materials
• Assists students/faculty/staff with finding books and navigating library resources
• Pulls/shelves library materials
• Assists with library programs and displays
• Contributes to the welcoming and engaging atmosphere of the library
• May have side projects as assigned and discussed

Relevant Experience:

• Customer service work
• Library service work or familiarity
• Enthusiasm to learn and engage with the public

Attendance and Communication:

Student employees are expected to be present during their scheduled work hours. If you need to be absent, advance notice to the supervisor is required, except in the case of emergencies (advance notice 24 hours, day of notice 2 hours before shift start time). Repeated tardiness or absences may be grounds for disciplinary action by your supervisor and can lead to termination if the behavior goes unchanged. Inform your supervisor as soon as possible when you are sick or requesting time off. 

Strong Working relations build and thrive off effective communication between the supervisor and employee. At the time of hire, your supervisor(s) will inform you of the ways they will contact you and explain the process of calling out when sick. 

Number of Positions: 2–3