Library Circulation Assistant

Department: Library

Pay: $15/hour

Days needed each week: 2-3

Estimated hours per week: 5-7

Expected duration: Fall 2026/Academic Year

Number of Positions: 1 or 2

Supervisor: Catherine Robertson

Summary of Job: Staff the library’s circulation desk, provide library services to the community and public.

Duties:

• Checks in/out library materials
• Assists patrons 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

Learning Outcomes:

• Experience managing a public use space
• Transactional customer service skills
• Experience working in a professional library
• Develop communication and critical thinking skills

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 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. 

How to Apply:

Email [email protected] with your class schedule, a current resume, and a brief cover letter that describes why you are interested in the position.

The library is open the following hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-9:00pm
Friday: 8:30-4:30pm