Part-time Circulation Assistant

Title: Part-time Circulation Assistant

Summary / Main Purpose of Job:
The Phoenixville Public Library is a non-profit organization with the mission of providing access to educational, cultural,
and recreational resources for the community it serves. The library is currently seeking part-time circulation assistant
who will report to the Circulation Manager. Part-time circulation assistants are responsible for performing all circulation
duties in a timely, efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have excellent customer service and computer

skills. 
Performs all circulation desk duties using computerized system

o Check materials in/out/renew materials
o Reserve materials
o Issues new patron cards/updates cards
o Manages the routing of Holds

 Handle financial transactions accurately.
 Performs all opening/closing procedures in work area/public areas
 Performs basic reference work or refers it to senior staff in charge
 Assisting patrons with finding library materials, providing reader's advisory, answering basic computer queries,

and monitoring appropriate use of the facility. 
Inspect returned materials for damage.
 Greets, direct, and provide information to library customers and performs a variety of clerical tasks related to

the processing, sorting and circulation of library materials. 
Respond to incoming telephone calls and provide basic assistance with directional, instructional and

informational inquiries at the circulation desks and public workstations.
 Keep abreast of all system changes and improvements.
 Keep pace with all library policies, staff meeting minutes and changes in Procedure Manual.
 Attend online educational programs for staff development as requested or assigned by the Circulation Manager.
 Other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements

 High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), some college preferred.
 Basic office skills (typing, filing, answering phones, etc.).
 Previous experience working in library with computerized systems (preferred).
 Customer service skills
 Basics knowledge and use of computers, e-mail, and the internet. Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit; walk; stand; bend at the waist
while working; kneel, stoop, crouch or squat; talk or hear; handle and lift up to 25 pounds; push a cart of books that
weighs up to 125 pounds; and sit at a computer terminal for up to 4 hours at a time. Occasionally, the employee will
need to work with arms above shoulders or reach above shoulder height. The specific vision requirements for this
position are as follows:

 Close vision.
 Color vision.
 Ability to read and alphabetize and place items in numeric order.

The following background checks are required:

 Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Records Check
 Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History Clearance
 Federal Criminal History Record Information

Hours:
Thursdays from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. & the fourth Saturday of every month

Salary: $14.50/hour

Submit cover letter and resume to:
Christine Wrage
Circulation Manager and Volunteer Coordinator
Phoenixville Public Library
183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA 19460-3243
E-mail to cwrage@ccls.org
Phone: 610-933-3013 ext. 125

The Phoenixville Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious belief, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual

orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by the law.