Circulation Assistant
JOB DESCRIPTION
Part Time - Library Customer Service - Putnam County District Library-
Ottawa & Fort Jennings Locations
General Summary
Under the general direction of the Circulation Supervisor or Location Coordinator, this individual interacts directly with library users at the circulation desk performing a variety of clerical tasks dealing primarily with the circulation of materials to library users.
Essential Job Functions
- Maintains good relations with public and staff.
- Greets library users, answers telephone and performs a wide range of clerical public contact duties.
- Uses library automated circulation system to circulate materials to library users including checking materials in and out, processing holds, registering borrowers, collecting fines and fees.
- Assists in department operations: Opening and closing the branch and circulation desk, counting money, using the financial functions to print and balance the cash sheet, emptying book and/or video drop.
- Performs activities involved in retrieval of overdue materials and acts as contact person for library users inquiring about overdue notices.
- Attends to public use of equipment.
- Provides users with general information about library services directing them to other personnel as needed.
- Performs general clerical duties for supervisor as assigned.
- Participates in meetings as required.
- Attends in-service workshops, meetings and conferences as appropriate.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
- Ability to learn general and library clerical methods and practices.
- Ability to learn the general rules and regulations of the library systems.
- Ability to learn library circulation procedures.
- Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public
- Ability to make minor decisions in accordance with library policies and procedures.
- Ability to sort and file alphabetically and numerically.
- Experience with computers and other common office equipment.
- Ability to read numbers and letters rapidly and accurately.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Ability to maintain composure in stressful work situation.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and multiple locations in the county
Physical Demands:
- Ability to push or pull loaded book carts weighing up to 60 pounds
- Ability to move/or lift 25 pounds
- Physical activity includes but is not limited to prolonged periods of sitting, as well as periods of standing, walking, stretching, bending and stooping
Salary Range:
$14.41 per hour
Tentative Schedule:
MONDAYS 12:30 TO 7:30 at OTTAWA LIBRARY
TUESDAYS 9:30 TO 2:30 at OTTAWA LIBRARY
THURSDAYS 12:30 TO 7:30 at FORT JENNINGS LIBRARY
2 SATURDAYS per month 9:30 to 2:30 at FORT JENNINGS LIBRARY
Please send a resume to: Putnam County District Library 136 Putnam Parkway Ottawa, OH 45875 by NOVEMBER 12, 2026 or email it to putnamhr@seolibraries.org
Note: This job analysis describes the nature and level of assignments normally given in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of duties. Additional related duties may be assigned