MCT Library Circulation Assistant

MCT Library Circulation Assistant (Spring 2026)

The following information outlines the position and application procedures.

Please submit all applications by Friday, November 14th. A remote (Zoom) or in-person interview will be scheduled via email at

Provide excellent customer service to users of the library, including circulating materials and communicating library policy. Maintain the collections by shelving, retrieving, inventorying, and conducting related tasks. Assist with library services such as OhioLINK and ILL processing, scanning materials, and basic servicing of electronic equipment.

• Operate circulation desk services: checking in/out library materials, paging items (Reserve and AV), answering telephone calls.
• Assist users with online library resources such as OBIS, answer questions, refer patrons to other departments.
• Enforce library policies and maintain security of building and collections.
• Service photocopiers, scanners, printers, and microform readers; respond to emergencies.
• Shelling and organizing collections, including shelf reading, inventorying, dusting, and moving large sections.
• Deliver materials to branch libraries, pack/unpack OhioLINK and ILL shipments, scan library materials, and perform other duties as required.

Desired qualifications:

• Team player who works well in a group.
• Problem solver with good attention to detail.
• Can work independently and dependably on scheduled assignments.

Required qualifications:

• Must be enrolled at Oberlin College.
• Punctual and able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to complete tasks independently and as part of a team.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents:

• Why would you make a good candidate for this position? (Open Ended Question)
• Have you worked in any Oberlin College library before? If so, which one? (Open Ended Question)

Office of Human Resources
Oberlin College
173 West Lorain Street
Oberlin, OH 44074
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Phone:
Fax:

Hours:

M-F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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