Library Circulation Assistant

Posting Number

Posting Number H0503P

Classification

Classification Part-Time

Position Number

Position Title

Position Title Library Circulation Assistant

Status of Position

Status of Position Part-Time

FLSA

FLSA Non Exempt

Position Summary

Circulates library materials and provides general library services to library users.

Reporting Relationship

Direct reporting relationship to the Director of Library Services.

• Circulates materials and equipment from the library.
• Retrieves materials from behind the library circulation desk (magazines, A/V materials, reserves) for library users.
• Creates and edits PSC patron records in the automated circulation system.
• Assists students with using the online catalog and locating materials within the library.
• Collects monies from library users including, but not limited to, service fees, overdue fines and replacement costs for library materials.
• Assists with the operation of the public copy machines and ensures the copy machines and library printers are operational.
• Shelves materials, reads assigned shelves daily and completes shelf reading forms.
• Maintains library organization and cleanliness; gathers materials for counting in house use.
• Schedules and provides access to student study rooms.
• Tracks daily patron count throughout the day.
• Enforces library policies and procedures; contacts security to assist with maintaining an academic atmosphere as necessary.
• Assists in the computer lab with basic tech questions (e.g. printing, e-mail, Web Advisor, D2L).
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned consistent with the role of this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 2 years customer service work experience.
• Ability to use the automated circulation system, online catalog and other computer based applications.
• Demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Associate’s Degree.
• Work experience in a school or community college setting.
• Work experience in an academic or public library.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite of computer programs.

Anticipated Work Hours and Days

Salary $15/hr.

N/A

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/05/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications must be submitted electronically.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a high school diploma and 2 years customer service work experience?
  • yes
  • no
• * Do you possess the ability to use the automated circulation system, online catalog, and other computer based applications?
  • yes
  • no
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Prairie State College Website
  • Inside Higher Ed Jobs
  • Chronicle of Higher Ed
  • Higher Ed jobs
  • Other