CIRCULATION ASSISTANT RPT

St. Louis Public Library

St. Louis Public Library’s Julia Davis Branch (currently undergoing restoration!) has an exciting part-time opening for Circulation Assistant.  This location has recently undergone substantial renovation as a result of the May 16, 2025 tornado.  The refreshed regional library will bring recording studios, a digital maker’s space, and digital literacy training to this busy urban service community.   Our ideal candidates are comfortable working with the public and are enthusiastic, patient, and committed to providing excellent customer service.  The Circulation Assistant will often be the first point of contact for visitors at the Library! 

In this role you will:

• Assist customers with library cards and the check-out and return of materials.

• Assist in preparation, delivery, and receipt of Library materials; receive payment from customers.

• Provide reference assistance for customers via face-to-face and telephone interactions, including locating items in the catalog or on shelf, as well as, looking up information.

• Provide assistance to customers with Library equipment.

• Restock and shelve materials, including shelf-reading, as necessary.

• Greet customers upon entering the Library facility.

• Assist in developing and removing displays.

• Assist in opening and closing the location.

You will need to be:

• Friendly, patient, and able to multitask while assisting customers.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work with competing tasks and priorities.

• Capable of effectively providing information and responding to questions from customers and staff.

• Flexible, positive, and willing to work with staff and colleagues to successfully overcome challenges.

You will need to have:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with previous customer service experience. 

• Strong communication and organization skills.

• Google Workspace experience (Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail).

You will get:

• Competitive salary range starting at $15.82 per hour

• Medical, dental and life insurance

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

• 401(a) Plan

• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

• Professional development opportunities

Hours for this position are:

20 hours per week; combination of evening and weekend shifts (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays). Hours subject to change.

About SLPL:

St. Louis Public Library is a true urban library, representing the historic center of the St. Louis region: the City of St. Louis.  With its roots in the mid-1800s, St. Louis Public Library has a long history of innovation and service, a large and historic collection including rare books and extensive special collections, and a diverse and dedicated staff.  Our technology is a major resource throughout the City and beyond, and the Library makes an enormous investment in technology annually to keep them state of the art. We operate 17 locations in a relatively small city of 61 square miles.  These range from our magnificent Central Library – one of the world’s great public libraries – to regional and neighborhood libraries that vary in size and design but are centerpieces in their communities.  St. Louis was an early, passionate supporter of library services to children, and that remains a core value and mission.  Outreach into our varied communities, marketing the Library’s remarkable strengths, and working with civic and cultural partners to benefit St. Louisans are all closely held values and goals at the Library.  

About Julia Davis Library:

• Originally opened in 1974 at 4666 Natural Bridge Avenue.  The branch was relocated to a brand new facility at its present location in September 1991.  

• The Library broke with tradition by dedicating the branch in 1991 in honor of a living person, local educator and activist Dr. Julia Davis. 

• Newly renovated in 2023!  The 15,000 square foot facility now includes the Creative Experience, a makerspace and workforce development center with studio-quality software and equipment to help with project production. 

• The Julia Davis Branch supports the collection needs of residents throughout the region by serving as the materials exchange hub between the St. Louis Public Library and the St. Louis County Library.

About the neighborhood:

The Julia Davis Branch is located north and slightly west of Downtown St. Louis City on Natural Bridge Avenue, a major thoroughfare in North St. Louis.  The library is within the Penrose neighborhood.  The Julia Davis Branch has a special connection to the community it serves.  In 1961, local educator and activist Dr. Julia Davis donated funds for the creation of the Julia Davis African American Collection.  This collection explores the unique contributions of African American literature, history, and culture.  Her initial contributions have been carried on by the St. Louis Public Library and today feature more than 3,000 items, including biographies, literature, music, and films. 

To apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online and submit both your cover letter and your resume. Thank you!