Library Assistant

Oglethorpe University • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Reporting to the Director of the Library & University Librarian, the full-time Library Assistant participates in circulation, public services, and daily operations at Oglethorpe University’s Philip Weltner Library. The role includes evening work from 1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and occasional Saturday work from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The position is benefits-eligible and pays $17.50 per hour for 40 hours per week; it is not eligible for overtime.

The Philip Weltner Library serves students, faculty, staff, and alumni through assistance in multiple formats and on different platforms. Its collections include approximately 250,000 physical books, 300,000 additional electronic books, access to hundreds of thousands of journals and scholarly sources through more than 300 databases, and the University Archives and Special Collections. The Library also partners with campus departments on outreach services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Availability to work evenings from 1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and occasional Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and solve complex issues.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Current enrollment in an MLIS or Master of Archival Studies program.
• Customer service experience, preferably in a university or library setting.
• Supervisory experience, preferably supervising college-aged students.
• Experience with social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram and basic design tools such as Canva.
• Experience with an integrated library system (ILS), preferably OCLC WorldShare Management Services.

Responsibilities

• Assist with building operations, including opening and closing procedures.
• Provide customer service to patrons with questions about circulation policies, patron accounts, course reserves, and technology.
• Supervise student assistants, overseeing their daily duties and library projects during assigned shifts.
• Assist with outreach activities and library programming.
• Assist in developing, implementing, evaluating, and streamlining library procedures and workflows.
• Collect and compile circulation and usage statistics from library systems and vendors to support assessment and identify trends.
• Participate in Oglethorpe community events and programs to build meaningful relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time