Dynamic Library Assistant: Reference & ILL

Fairweather, LLC; Westville (IN); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Ten paid vacation days

Ten paid holidays

Retirement plan

Health Savings Account contribution

Parental leave

Job summary

Purdue University Northwest in Westville, IN is seeking a Library Assistant to support the University Library operations. The role involves assisting patrons, handling Interlibrary Loans, and providing reference services with the Library Management System.

Responsibilities include supervising student workers, assisting with archives and special projects, and helping maintain a welcoming, diverse library environment. Travel between campuses is required with occasional evenings or weekend work.

Qualifications

• Three years of customer service experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with library services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with library services, equipment, and technology needs.
• Provide reference assistance to patrons with research questions.
• Supervise and train library student assistants.
• Process Interlibrary Loans using OCLC systems.
• Support opening/closing procedures and weekend shifts.

Skills

Customer service

Interlibrary loan

Reference services

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Library Management System

OCLC

Job description

Purdue University Northwest in Westville, IN is seeking a Library Assistant to support the University Library operations. The role involves assisting patrons, handling Interlibrary Loans, and providing reference services with the Library Management System.

Responsibilities include supervising student workers, assisting with archives and special projects, and helping maintain a welcoming, diverse library environment. Travel between campuses is required with occasional evenings or weekend work.