Circulation Assistant: Tredyffrin Public Library

Tredyffrin Public Library has an opening for a part‑time Circulation Assistant to work Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays in our busy Children’s department. Potential candidates for this position should be conscientious, detail‑oriented, and interested in working with others while serving the community. Previous library experience or experience working with children is preferred but not required.

The individual in this position plays a crucial role in many of the day‑to‑day operations in the library’s public service environment. Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide general assistance with locating material using library equipment and resources
• Check-in and check-out of items
• Return all library materials to the proper locations on shelves
• Issue new patron cards
• Collect fines and resolve patron account issues
• Answer phones and direct patron queries
• Ensure that the library environment is maintained in a neat and orderly fashion

Physical requirements of this position include the ability to:

• Operate computer equipment and keyboards with ease
• Handle 24 lb. cases of paper, sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Stoop and reach in a confined area
• Wheel a cart of books weighing up to 125 lbs.

EOE employer. Position open until filled.

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent (current HS student applicants will be considered)
• A broad knowledge of libraries and basic understanding of library procedures
• Current child abuse clearance, current PA background clearance, and current Federal background clearance (must be provided by the applicant)