Federal Work Study - Library Assistant

Ivy Tech Community College • South Bend, IN

20h • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Assists with library operations serving students, faculty, staff, and community users under the direction of the campus librarian or Director of Library Services.

Requirements

• Completed FAFSA on file demonstrating financial need.
• Be able to communicate well orally and work well with diverse student populations
• Maintains enrollment in eligible courses
• Maintain an aid-eligible Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status
• Student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater.
• Projects positive image for Ivy Tech Community College.
• Display a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Demonstrate strong ability to communicate effectively and efficiently verbally and electronically.
• Must exhibit excellent interpersonal communication, telephone, confidentiality, and customer service skills
• Microsoft Office skills including; Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of how to use College online systems (IvyLearn, MyIvy, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish-English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greeting library users, answering their questions, and helping them with library services and resources.
• Assisting students with the online catalog, databases, and web searches shelving books, periodicals, and reserve materials using Library of Congress classification or other system.
• Assisting at the Circulation Desk, including checking-out books, headphones, DVDs, etc.
• Assisting users with the copier.
• Recording statistical information about interactions with users and headcounts.
• Referring users to a library assistant, librarian, or library director as appropriate.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and professional development programs
• The most advanced technologies in our classrooms and training facilities
• Collaborative and innovative culture with a focus on creativity and employee belonging
• Commitment to adapting to meet Indiana's workforce needs and fostering a sustainable, inclusive workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed