Library Assistant

JOB TITLE: Library Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Library

REPORTS TO: Director of Library Services

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The primary responsibility of the library assistant is to provide good service to library users by assisting staff with daily, routine library operations.

General Duties:

• Provide direct service to library users at the Service Desk.

  • Check materials in and out using library software.
  • Give directional information for locating items.
  • Refer questions to library staff as appropriate.
  • Use library software to manage room and equipment reservations. 
• Manage library materials.
  • Shelve books using Library of Congress Classification System.
  • Inventory library items.
  • Complete quality control checks on shelved books.
• Provide basic assistance for printing, scanning, and library computers.
• Handle cash transactions for printing and fine payments.
• Follow proper procedures to open or close the library.
• Communicate updates or issues to supervisor and staff.

Required Skills

• Able to perform detail-oriented tasks with accuracy and efficiency.

• Able to work unsupervised and independently. 

• Willing to ask questions when appropriate.

• Good interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience in customer service.

• Library work experience.

Schedule

• Minimum of 5 hours weekly.  Shifts will be built around classes and academic commitments.

• All student workers will have paid work meetings for one-on-ones, training, and year-end evaluations.

• New student workers will have additional paid training sessions during the first semester of employment.

• Evening and weekend availability a plus.

Additional Information

• Library student workers who demonstrate excellence may be given special assignments or the opportunity to serve as Lead Student Workers. These assignments may include archives, processing, plants, equipment, or social media.

Skills/Competencies Developed

• Customer Service, time management, and multitasking.

• Critical thinking and problem solving.

• Personal accountability.