Circulation Assistant

Title: Circulation Assistant

Location: Coatesville Area Public Library, 501 E. Lincoln Hwy Coatesville, PA

Department: Circulation

This part-time position is responsible for serving a diverse, urban community

This position requires a high school diploma or GED, some college is preferred. Candidates should have
excellent oral and written communication skills, organization skills, and experience with Microsoft
Office, Google, and the internet. Enthusiasm, flexibility, energy, and a genuine enjoyment of working
with library customers of all ages and diverse backgrounds are necessary. We are especially seeking a
candidate who is fluent in Spanish (preferred).

The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills and a desire to help their community.
Daily tasks may include: Opening and/or closing procedures of the library, operating a cash register,
operating library circulation software, running reports, shelving, checking in/out, locating, and pulling
books and other library materials, promoting and answering questions about library programs,
scheduling meeting rooms, answering phones, answering patron reference questions, assisting patrons
on public computers or personal electronic devices, assisting with printing services, light cleaning tasks,
etc.

Required physical abilities: to operate a keyboard; to kneel, bend, reach, stoop; to stand, walk, and sit
for most of the day; to repeatedly lift, move, handle, and shift library materials weighing up to 25
pounds and push carts of up to 125 pounds.

All library positions require the following criminal background and child abuse clearances: Report of
criminal history from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP); Child Abuse History Clearance from the
Department of Human Services (Child Abuse); and Fingerprint based federal criminal history submitted
through the Pennsylvania State Police or its authorized agent (FBI).

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary Information: $12 per hour

Shift: Tuesdays 9am-2pm, Fridays 1:30pm-5:15pm, 1st Saturday 8:30am-12:30pm, 2nd Saturday 8:30am-
4:15pm

Weekly Hours: 12 hours average

Send resume and cover letter to atimlin@ccls.org

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Original posting date: 12/3/2025

The Coatesville Area Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the
workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status,
gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.