Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners is hiring: Circulation Assistant, E

Circulation Assistant, East Longmeadow Public Library (East Longmeadow)

Position Summary:
Position is responsible for providing customer service to patrons relating to the circulation of library materials and the daily operation of the circulation department or technical services department. Reports to Circulation Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Provide courteous and efficient circulation services to all library users.
2. Assist patrons in locating library materials and in the use of all library services.
3. Prepare library for opening and closing.
4. Process library items including newly cataloged materials and deletions.
5. Coordinate Home Delivery Service.
6. Process magazines.
7. Register new borrowers and update patron records.
8. Place holds on items using integrated library system software, such as EverGreen and Commonwealth Catalog.
9. Process reserved materials and system-wide holds requests; process delivered materials, complete paperwork and notify patrons.
10. Process and send out notices for overdue materials in a timely manner.
11. Reconcile payments owed by patrons and balance daily deposit.
12. Process donated materials.
13. Sort and re-shelve materials.
14. Make basic repairs to materials.
15. Update publicity/promotional flyers on a regular basis.
16. Perform other similar or related duties as required or assigned by the Library Director or a department supervisor.

Qualifications

Education, Skills & Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent required and from one to up to three years of experience in a responsible administrative position, preferably in a municipal setting, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Salary Range

$18.37- $24.10/hour

How to Apply

For additional information, visit the Town of East Longmeadow's Job Opportunities page or contact the Human Resources Department at 60 Center Square, East Longmeadow MA 01028.

Posted

2025-02-07