Circulation Assistant: Paoli Library

Hiring organization

Employment Type

Part-time

Job Location

18 Darby Road, Paoli, PA, 19301

Base Salary

$15.00 Per hour

Position title

Circulation Assistant: Paoli Library

Description

Paoli Library has an opening for a year-round, part-time Circulation Assistant to begin work early- to mid-June 2026. We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic team player that is conscientious, detail-oriented, and that enjoys working with others while serving the community.

Hours and Schedule

• 29 hours per week.
• Schedule follows a rotating pattern (Schedule A and Schedule B). Some flexibility is available Mondays-Fridays.
• Additional evenings and weekends may be required.

Schedule A

Sunday
11:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Monday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Thursday
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Friday
OFF

Saturday
OFF (as needed)

Schedule B

Sunday
OFF

Monday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Thursday
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Friday
12:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Saturday
OFF (as needed)

Key Responsibilities

This position requires strong organizational and communication skills, flexibility, patience, and enjoyment of public service.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing kind and helpful customer service.
• Answering general circulation questions, checking materials in and out, and shelving library materials.
• Answering phones and directing patron queries.
• Providing general assistance with locating materials using library equipment and resources.
• Collecting fines, resolving patron account issues, issuing library cards, and updating patron accounts.
• Assisting patrons with using public computers, including navigating the internet and accessing online resources.
• Providing support for printing, copying, and scanning, including troubleshooting common issues.
• Helping patrons with basic software tasks (e.g., word processing, email, document uploads).
• Providing reader’s advisory (reading recommendations) for children’s and adult literature.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be available to work a consistent weekend schedule.
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Excellent organizational and verbal communication skills, commitment to public service, and ability to handle stressful situations.
• Comfortable working with computers, printers, and basic office software.
• A broad knowledge of libraries and basic understanding of library procedures.
• Previous library, customer service, or retail experience is strongly preferred.
• Current child abuse clearance, current PA background clearance, and current Federal background clearance (must be provided by the applicant).

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Contacts

For consideration, please email your resumé and a cover letter to: Abby Cengel, Head Librarian: [email protected]

No phone calls, please.