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Position Information

Position Title Circulation Specialist

Department Shain Library -Group

Pay Type Non Exempt

Appointment Type (A) Continuing Part-Time

Hours Per Week 30

Number of weeks 52 weeks per year

other - # of weeks 52

Benefits Eligible Full Benefits

Geographical Regional

Qualifies for Relocation Reimbursement No

Work Schedule

Job Description

General Scope of Duties

Join our dynamic library team and play a key role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for our campus community. In this position, you’ll assist with all aspects of circulation and daily library operations, help with the coordination of the course reserve collection, and support the supervision and training of our student desk assistants. You’ll be hands-on with our library system to handle circulation transactions, support faculty and students with course materials, and ensure our spaces remain safe, accessible, and engaging. This role also offers the opportunity to develop leadership skills, collaborate with library colleagues, and take part in the vibrant academic and cultural life of the College.

General Duties and Responsibilities

1. Use the library system to perform all circulation transactions, including checkouts,

returns, material status updates, referrals, holds, and patron account issues.

2. Ensure a safe, accessible, and welcoming environment by answering circulation,

directional and building policy questions; addressing stacks maintenance issues; and

responding to building emergencies or issues.

3. Assist in supervising and training student employees, utilizing onboarding training

materials, learning management platforms and testing protocols; answering questions;

and addressing knowledge gaps.

4. Coordinate activities of the library’s physical course reserve collection, including

materials processing; serving as a primary contact for faculty; collaborating with

Acquisitions and other library staff; creating and maintaining course lists; and addressing

lost or overdue materials.

5. Update and assist Evening/Weekend Circulation Supervisors on course reserve processes

to ensure accurate and efficient processing.

6. Open the library on weekday mornings.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Approve online student timesheets, investigating and correcting discrepancies between

paper and online timesheets as necessary.

2. Assist patrons with operating building technology, such as printers, scanners, and

computers in the Technology Commons, and report issues to the responsible staff or

service point.

3. Prioritize research assistance requests, providing initial assistance or referrals to

librarians as appropriate.

4. Support interlibrary loan services by assisting patrons with creating accounts and placing

requests; process interlibrary loan requests as needed.

Tertiary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Engage in professional development through engagement with the Boston Library

Consortium and other consortial partners, and through online and in-person seminars as

appropriate.

2. As appropriate, participate in the life of the College by attending campus events such as

Library & Information Technology speakers and events, athletic events, gallery openings,

arts performances, student exhibits and other signature experiences.

3. Additional duties as assigned.

Education and Skills

1. Associate’s degree and 1–3 years of library experience, or comparable combination of

education and experience

2. Excellent written and verbal communications skills

3. Ability to build and sustain key relationships with managers, student employees,

colleagues, and faculty members

4. Experience working in a team environment desirable

5. Experience in training and supervising desirable

6. Computer skills including use of an integrated library system, information databases and

standard productivity software

7. Excellent interpersonal skills

8. Must be detail oriented

9. Well-organized, able to work under pressure

10. Knowledge of general office equipment

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that

must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position (e.g., sitting or standing) for extended periods.

• Frequent crouching, kneeling, and stepping onto stools to supervise stacks management

activities.

• Frequent movement within the office and/or campus environment.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds on occasion.

• Repetitive motions, including typing, using a mouse, and handling library materials.

• Ability to communicate effectively in person, via phone, and electronically.

• Visual and auditory ability to complete job-related tasks.

• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, printers, and copiers.

Driving Required No

Salary Range $20.00-$22.00

Note

Connecticut College is committed to fair and competitive compensation. The final offer will reflect the candidate’s experience, education, and the institution’s pay structure to ensure internal equity.

Applicant Credentialing Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check and depending on the position psychological exam and pre-placement physical.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 09/26/2025

Applications accepted through

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents needed to Apply

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ Are you eligible to work in the U.S.?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa)?

+ Yes

+ No