Library Assistant (Student Employee)

Carroll Community College Foundation; Yaur; On-site; IDR 344,093,000 - 393,249,000; Part time

Job summary

Carroll Community College is seeking a Student Employee for the Library to staff the desk, greet patrons, and assist with check outs and returns. You will learn library software, manage daily material handling, and support various circulation duties.

The role emphasizes a positive attitude, attention to detail, and strong multitasking skills. Flexible hours around class schedules are available, with an equal opportunity employer commitment.

Qualifications

• Must have Federal Work Study eligibility.
• Requires High School Diploma.
• Demonstrates positive attitude and strong multitasking ability.
• Exhibits excellent phone etiquette and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Staff public desk and greet patrons entering and leaving the library.
• Assist patrons with general questions, check outs and returns.
• Answer phones, transfer calls, take messages and assist callers.
• Learn and master library software and library policies.
• Check in materials daily and handle book drop and in-house items.
• Check out laptops, reserves, books, equipment, DVDs and periodicals.
• Renew items and address lost, overdue or damaged items for patrons.
• Shelve circulating materials, reference books and periodicals.
• Fill printers and copiers with paper and manage supplies.
• Assist with black box delivery processing and holds.
• Conduct shelf reading as assigned and support training.
• Handle petty cash transactions and replenish supplies at cubicles.
• Complete projects and staff tasks as assigned.

Skills

Positive attitude

Able to multi-task

Excellent phone etiquette

Attention to detail

Federal Work Study

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Category: Student Employee

Application Deadline: Ongoing Pool

Department: Library

Contact: Student Employment - [e-mail]

Salary: The hourly rate of pay for this student employment position is $15.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Staff public desk and greeting patrons who enter and leave library.
• Assist patrons with general questions, check outs and returns.
• Answer phones, transfer calls, take messages and assist callers.
• Learn and master library software and policies.
• Check in materials daily, including book drop, black box delivery, in-house materials, reserves, media items.
• Check out laptops, reserves, books, equipment, DVDs, periodicals.
• Renew books, properly address lost, overdue, damaged items for patrons.
• Shelve circulating materials, reference books, and periodicals.
• Fill printers and copier with paper.
• Process black box delivery and/or pull holds for black box delivery.
• Shelf reading as assigned (training provided).
• Petty cash transactions.
• Check and replenish supplies of papers and pencils at cubicles.
• Fill supplies, push in chairs, pick up trash, shelve books or library materials found around library.
• Complete projects as assigned by staff.
• Master procedures and policies for printing student ID cards.
• Staff ID room or work 'on demand' from circ desk to provide student IDs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Federal Work Study
• High School Diploma
• Positive attitude
• Able to multi-task
• Excellent phone etiquette
• Attention to detail

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Outgoing, friendly personality
• Able to type 40 wpm
• Quick learner

HOURS NEEDED

Preferred hours: 3x week; can work around class schedule. Flex hours, when possible, to help staff ID office during peak times.

SUMMER HOURS FOR STUDENT AIDE

Mondays: 12pm-4pm Wednesdays: 12pm-4pm

If you are contracted for Fall 2026, we will work around your class schedule.

Carroll Community College is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.