Library Assistant

The Temporary Library Assistant provides essential support to the  library’s staff, assisting in day-to-day operations, administrative tasks, and ensuring smooth library functioning. This position requires strong organizational skills, a passion for customer service, and attention to detail in managing library activities and supporting both staff and student users.

General Administration:

Provide clerical and administrative support to the library director and other library staff. User Support:

Serve as the first point of contact for students, faculty, and visitors, answering general inquiries via phone, email, or in-person. Assist students and faculty in locating materials or using library resources such as online databases, research tools, and interlibrary loan services. Provide library orientation to new users, explaining library policies and services. Library Operations:

Help manage circulation desk activities, including check-ins, check-outs, and renewals of library materials. Support in tracking overdue materials and sending out notifications to users. Handle data entry and update library systems as needed. Facilities Management:

Ensure that spaces are well-organized and tidy. Assist with setting up equipment for events or presentations in library spaces. Interlibrary loan and document delivery Perform daily interlibrary loan activities including:

Use Interlibrary software to process and track requests Finding, pulling and scanning requested volumes including from offsite storage facility. Process items for shipping. Answer patron questions about requests.

Qualifications

Associate degree or higher in administration, library science, or a related field. Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and library management systems. Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a busy environment. Familiarity with library databases and research tools is a plus.

Full/Part Time

Temporary

Education

NA

Salary Range$21.00 - $23.00  / hour

Salary Notes

40 hours/week

Closing Date

10/18/2024

How to Apply

Please submit resume and cover letter to apply online: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/MAR1033MBL/JobBoard/4c3007c3-6354-41de-a13f-d95be60d91e9/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=865c3dde-f1eb-4472-a334-ecd1bbbdc407