Mary M. Campbell Library Job Opportunity
Circulation Services Assistant (part-time)
The Mary M. Campbell Library has an opening for a part-time Library Assistant in Circulation Services. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing circulation procedures to ensure excellent customer service and a smooth, accurate flow of library materials to patrons. The position also includes following library policies and maintaining the public service image of the library.
Responsibilities:
● Provides front line customer service
● Create new accounts and update existing ones
● Process fees and fines
● Handle general account issues, complaints, and delinquent accounts
● Process returned and circulating library materials
● Give occasional assistance with library resources
● Perform other tasks as assigned
Skills/Job Requirements:
● Excellent organizational and verbal communications skills, flexibility, commitment to public service, and the ability to handle stressful situations are needed.
● Candidate should exhibit the ability to master basic and specialized online circulation functions, and should demonstrate proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
● Previous customer service, teaching, and/or retail experience is preferred
● Must have reliable transportation
This position requires the following physical abilities:
To handle, lift, move, shift library materials weighing up to 25 lbs; to wheel book-carts weighing up to 125 lbs; to operate a keyboard; to stand, sit, kneel, walk, stoop, reach repeatedly throughout the workday.
All library positions require the following clearances:
● Report of criminal history from the Pennsylvania State Police
● Child Abuse History Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services
● Fingerprint-based federal criminal history submitted through the FBI
Position Type: Part-Time
Salary Information: $15.00 per hour
Shift: Hours will vary including nights and weekends
Weekly Hours: 20
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, please send your cover letter/resume and three professional references to Library Director at mhdirector@delcolibraries.org. No phone calls. Only candidates of interest will be contacted.