• Circulation Assistant

    Metro Nashville Government (Nashville, TN)


    Circulation Assistant

     

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    Circulation Assistant

     

    Salary

     

    $45,043.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Nashville, TN

     

    Job Type

     

    Full-Time Civil Service

     

    Job Number

    26120E

    Department

     

    Public Library

     

    Opening Date

     

    11/13/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    11/21/2025 11:59 PM Central

     

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    Position Description

    This position performs various clerical duties involved in circulating library material, shelving books and maintaining library materials, as well as assisting the public in person and by telephone with routine library information.

     

    This job requires walking, standing, bending, and lifting of objects that weigh 20-50 pounds. Candidates must be able to work nights and weekends. Schedules will vary.

     

    Applicants will be considered to fill full-time Civil Service, part-time and grant funded temporary vacancies within the library system as they become available.

     

    A city with a great library is a great city, and that’s very true for Nashville. With nearly three million visits per year — and a collection of almost two million items — Nashville Public Library (NPL) is Music City’s gateway to lifelong learning, growth, and community connection. Our one-of-a-kind Civil Rights Room and Votes for Women Room bring visitors together to explore the history of civil rights and plot a course for our shared future. Our lauded Wishing Chair Productions puppet shows and story times delight audiences of all ages with stories that make them laugh, love, and grow. Meanwhile, initiatives like Studio NPL, Bringing Books to Life, Seed Exchange, Be Well at NPL, and Digital Inclusion connect Nashvillians with resources from across our 21-location system to learn new skills, enrich their quality of life, and forge long-lasting friendships. If you have a passion for helping people, love books and learning, and desire to be part of a team that does transformative work every day, then NPL just might be the place for you.

    Typical Duties

    + Checking out library materials.

    + Accepting and processing applications for library cards.

    + Locating library materials on the shelves.

    + Collecting overdue fines and fees.

    + Reserving library materials for patrons.

    + Emptying book drop.

    + Preparing books and magazines for circulation.

    Minimum Qualifications

    High School Diploma or Equivalent.

     

    Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

     

    Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

     

    Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

     

    + Keyboarding skills and computer knowledge

    + Bilingual Language skills

    + Customer service work experience

    + Public library experience

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

     

    Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

     

    Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

    Full-time, Civil Service positions -

    10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

    1 Sick Day per month

    12 Paid Holidays per year

    Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

    20 vacation days per year

    3 Personal days per year

    1 Sick Day per month

    12 paid holidays per year

     

    Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

     

    Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

     

    Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

     

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    What is the highest level of education you have completed?

     

    + No diploma

    + High School Diploma or Equivalent

    + Associate's Degree

    + Bachelor's Degree

    + Master's Degree

     

    02

     

    Briefly describe any customer service or library related experience you have. If none, answer "N/A".

     

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    If you are bilingual, use the area below to list the language(s) and the level of communication.

     

    04

     

    Do you understand that this position requires the incumbent to walk, stand, bend and lift objects 20-50 pounds?

     

    + Yes

    + No

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    Employer

     

    Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

     

    Address

     

    Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

     

    Phone

     

    (615) 862-6640

     

    Website

     

    https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities

     

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