Circulation Library Assistant, East Longmeadow Public Library, East Longmeadow, MA

Posted February 10, 2025

Position is responsible for providing customer service to patrons relating to the circulation of library materials and the
daily operation of the circulation department or technical services department. Reports to Circulation Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

 Provide courteous and efficient circulation services to all library users.
 Assist patrons in locating library materials and in the use of all library services.
 Prepare library for opening and closing.
 Process library items including newly cataloged materials and deletions.
 Coordinate Home Delivery Service.
 Process magazines
 Register new borrowers and updates patron records.
 Place holds on items using integrated library system software, such as EverGreen and Commonwealth Catalog.
 Processes reserved materials and system-wide holds requests; processes delivered materials, completes
paperwork and notifies patrons.
 Process and send out notices for overdue materials in a timely manner.
 Reconcile payments owed by patrons and balances daily deposit.
 Process donated materials.
 Sort and re-shelve materials.
 Make basic repairs to materials.
 Update publicity/promotional flyers on a regular basis.
 Perform other similar or related duties as required or assigned by the Library Director or a department supervisor.

Education, Skills & Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent required and from one to up to three years of experience in a responsible
administrative position, preferably in a municipal setting, or any equivalent combination of education and experience

How to Apply:

Please apply via online at https://www.eastlongmeadowma.gov/jobs.aspx or submit your paper application and resume to:
Human Resources Department, 60 Center Square, East Longmeadow MA 01028.

For additional information, visit the Town of East Longmeadow’s Job Opportunities page.