Part-Time Library Assistant

NWACC•Benton County Campus, Arkansas, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This Part-Time Library Assistant helps deliver library services by assisting patrons in their use of library spaces and services. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. This position works a variable schedule including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus one year of experience in a library environment or a related field
Knowledge of the organization and administration of various higher education academic and social programs
Knowledge of campus and community resources
Knowledge of state, federal, and campus rules, regulations, and requirements related to campus academic and social programs
Ability to coordinate the activities of campus academic and/or social programs
Ability to evaluate collected information and formulate into recommendations
Ability to compile information into report form

Responsibilities

Staff library service desks, opening and closing library spaces as assigned
Greets patrons, helping and directing them to requested service points within the facility and to other departments within the College
Access borrower records to check library materials in and out, renew items, and update account information as needed
Shelves library materials and preserves the physical appearance and order of collections through shelving, shelf reading, and shifting
Guides patrons in using computers, copiers, equipment, and printers
Collects and logs library charges when appropriate, making change for cash transactions
Inspects items for damage and notifies a supervisor if needed
Ensures users receive excellent customer service
Maintains confidentiality of user information
Contributes to work in other library functional areas as needed
Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the department and college