Campus Library Assistant: Help Students Succeed

Seward County Community College; Liberal (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Seward County Community College in Liberal, KS is seeking a Part-Time Library Technician to assist patrons, circulate materials, and support library services. The role emphasizes customer service, accuracy, and familiarity with library resources to improve student success.

Qualified applicants will have up to six months of related experience and an associate degree minimum; a bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required. A background check will be conducted post-offer.

Qualifications

• Up to six months of related experience required.
• Experience in a library, academic, or public setting required.
• Associates degree minimum; Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accessibility of library materials, including reserve and circulation materials.
• Instructs students/staff in locating and using library resources.
• Explains, interprets, and enforces policies; directs students to staff as needed.
• Staffs the public service desk and supervises student workers.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality of user information per FERPA and ALA rights.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Reading and writing

Mathematics

Money handling

Computer skills

Library policies

Library of Congress classification

Social media awareness

Problem solving

Decision making

Information literacy training

Education

Two-year college degree

Specialized course at business/trade school

In-house training/apprenticeship

Job description

Seward County Community College in Liberal, KS is seeking a Part-Time Library Technician to assist patrons, circulate materials, and support library services. The role emphasizes customer service, accuracy, and familiarity with library resources to improve student success.

Qualified applicants will have up to six months of related experience and an associate degree minimum; a bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required. A background check will be conducted post-offer.