Library Circulation Assistant 1

Work set-up: 
Hybrid
Work from: 
Dallas (US)

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Dallas Theological Seminary https://www.dts.edu
201 - 500 Employees
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Job description

End Date

08/15/2025

Job Summary

The Library Circulation Assistant 1 is responsible for circulation of library materials, assisting patrons, and maintaining the reference, periodical, and bookstack areas.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Circulate library materials on the computer system: a) charge, discharge, renew materials; b) distribute holds and verify books on the hold shelf; c) create, renew, and edit user records.
  • Use cash register to collect fees and overdue fines.
  • Prepare books at the circulation desk for reshelving.
  • Shelve reference books, periodicals, and regular stack books. File microforms.
  • Answer the phone; provide limited information regarding library materials while directing more extensive reference questions to the reference librarian.
  • Assist in searching for missing books.
  • Dust shelves and perform other light cleaning tasks.
  • Help patrons use the library’s scanner.
  • Help the supervisor prepare the reserve shelf.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to work accurately with the library’s classification system for shelving books.
  • Ability to focus on details while also handling numerous interruptions at the front desk.
  • Ability to work some Saturdays, evenings, and during the summers.
  • Availability to work 10-20 hours per week.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

  • Capacity to commit to the position for two years.
  • Previous library experience is beneficial but not necessary.

Required profile

Experience

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