Campus Library Assistant - Circulation & Student Support

ECPI University LLC; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition scholarship program

Medical/dental plans

401(k) participation

Job summary

The Library Assistant is an on-site role at ECPI University’s Newport News campus. The position focuses on daily circulation desk duties, shelving, overdue item processing, and interlibrary loans, with supervision from a regional librarian and Library Director.

Responsibilities include assisting students and staff with the Library Catalog, locating materials, and operating printers or scanners. Excellent customer service and basic PC skills are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree preferred and 6 months in general library procedures or related coursework.
• Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification System.
• Ability to demonstrate proper use of personal computers and library equipment to users.

Responsibilities

• Open/close the library as required.
• Manage circulation, shelf reading, overdue items, and inventory.
• Assist patrons in locating books and using the Library Catalog; coordinate interlibrary loans.
• Provide photocopy assistance and handle university ID cards and equipment distribution.
• Greet visitors, answer phone/email inquiries, and support group study room reservations.
• Keep daily statistics and assist with training and meetings.

Skills

Dewey Decimal

Library Catalog

PC Proficiency

Communication

Student Support

Printing Equipment

Education

B.S. degree preferred

Job description

The Library Assistant is an on-site role at ECPI University’s Newport News campus. The position focuses on daily circulation desk duties, shelving, overdue item processing, and interlibrary loans, with supervision from a regional librarian and Library Director.

Responsibilities include assisting students and staff with the Library Catalog, locating materials, and operating printers or scanners. Excellent customer service and basic PC skills are essential.