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Pulaski County LIBRARY CIRCULATION ASSISTANT in Pulaski, Virginia
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LIBRARY CIRCULATION ASSISTANT
Applications are now being accepted for a full-time Library Circulation Assistant with the Pulaski County Library System. This position is responsible for performing a variety of circulation and clerical duties, including checking materials in and out, renewing items, placing holds, managing interlibrary loans, and maintaining patron accounts. Additionally, the role involves providing excellent customer service, supporting technology use (such as library catalogs and computers), and maintaining the collection through shelving, shelf-reading, and repairing damaged items. The position also includes operational tasks such as opening and closing the library, managing cash transactions, and handling mail. This position reports to Library Director, Public Services Coordinator, Branch Manager.
Typical hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. Possible evenings and weekend work may be required as well as overnight travel. The salary scale for this position is $33,332 - $56,007 and is commensurate upon education and experience.
Educational Requirements: A two-year associates degree from an accredited college or the equivalent of one year of customer service experience is preferred; library experience and a four-year college degree are also preferred.
Please note that this position requires:
Pre-employment drug screening and alcohol testing
Background check
DMV Driving record check
Excellent benefit package that includes:
Health, dental and prescription drug insurance
Optional vision, cancer, critical illness, accident, life, AirMedCare, Pet, and Christmas club
Virginia state retirement and life plus optional 457b retirement program with company match
Sick, vacation and birthday leave
Short and long-term disability
Multiple paid holidays
Free YMCA membership and more!
Interested individuals may apply at the appropriate nearest one stop and/ or apply online at www.pulaskicounty.org. Full job descriptions for all positions are located on the website.
Pulaski County, VA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To request an accommodation for disabilities, contact Human Resources at 540-994-2406. Individuals that require a paper application should contact Kristin Rakes, HR Assistant at krakes@pulaskicounty.org or call 540-994-2628.
Pulaski County, VA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To request an accommodation for disabilities, contact Human Resources at 540-994-2406. Individuals that require a paper application should contact Kristin Rakes, HR Assistant at krakes@pulaskicounty.org or call 540-994-2628.
Pulaski County, VA is committed to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) organization, we are dedicated to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender/identity/sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
This position will open until filled. The position was first advertised on 4/8/2026. To comply with company policy, this position will remain posted for a minimum of 5 days.
Department: Library
Supervision Exercised: None
Supervision Received: Library Director; Public Services Coordinator; Branch Manager. Employee will undergo a six-month orientation period and will be evaluated a the end of the six-month term. Employee will be evaluated annually thereafter.
Classification (FLSA): Non-exempt, Full-Time
REQUIRED TESTING/SCREENING AND CERTIFICATIONS: Drug and Alcohol Testing, Background Screening and Driving Record Required.
Essential Employee: No
Work Hours: Typical hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. Possible evenings and weekend work may be required as well as overnight travel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To facilitate the publics access to library services and materials by efficiently managing the borrowing and returning of items, registering new patrons, and assisting patrons with library resources. This position is responsible for performing a variety of circulation and clerical duties, including checking materials in and out, renewing items, placing holds, managing interlibrary loans, and maintaining patron accounts. Additionally, the role involves providing excellent customer service, supporting technology use (such as library catalogs and computers), and maintaining the collection through shelving, shelf-reading, and repairing damaged items. The position also includes operational tasks such as opening and closing the library, managing cash transactions, and handling mail. Physical presence on the job is required as essential functions and responsibilities are not suited to remote work.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain circulation desk duties, taking on the role of main Circulation Assistant
Provide assistance to patrons in the use of print, non-print and electronic library materials and the retrieval of needed information
Provide patrons with information on library polices/procedures, and promote programs, services and materials
Check public-access computer terminals and other equipment regularly ensuring all are operating properly, troubleshooting any problems and reporting problems that cannot be resolved to the Technology Coordinator
Add paper and replace ink cartridges in printers and copiers as needed
Maintain the orderly appearance of library furniture, equipment, and materials
As scheduled, open and close library facilities according to established procedures
Provide service at the circulation desk including: check materials in and out; greet and direct patrons to various locations or locate materials; answer the phone; register new patrons; utilize and instruct the public in the use of the library catalog, the Internet, library databases, and reference material in response to patron requests for information; receive and resolve complaints or refer the public to supervisor or the director; collect and record fines and fees; assist with special projects
May perform such duties as Interlibrary Loan Requests, overdue notifications, maintaining the vertical file of local information, planning and implementation of programming, and Outreach Services
Aid in the development and execution of adult programming
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Possess excellent verbal and written communication, computer, and math skills
Knowledge of basic library operations and circulation systems
Ability to multitask, follow procedures and maintain confidentiality
ADA REQUIREMENTS: Frequent bending, stooping, standing, walking, reaching and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds on a continuo