Evening Library Circulation & Outreach Assistant

Virginia AG; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

George Mason University Libraries at the Mason Square Library in Arlington, VA is seeking a part-time, on-site wage employee to provide courteous patron assistance at the service desk and support access services. The role includes assisting with building closing procedures, processing charges, and helping with collections and outreach activities as needed.

Posting dates show October 30, 2026 to November 9, 2026; non-student wage position with schedule Monday-Thursday 3PM-8PM, totaling 20 hours

Qualifications

• Experience using library services platforms or ILS and office software.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication in diverse academic environments.

Responsibilities

• Provides courteous assistance at the Circulation Desk for all patrons.
• Coordinates with Access Services staff to close Mason Square Library on assigned days.
• Charges out library materials, discharges returned materials, accepts payments for fines and fees, answers informational and basic reference questions, works with student assistants who staff the Circulation Desk, and provides other customer service relevant to the library and university; and
• Serves as senior person in charge to coordinate with facilities and services during peak times when staff in Access Services or library administration are not available.
• Assists Access & Outreach Specialist with the organization of event supplies;
• Attends as back-up support to events when necessary;
• Creates marketing and event materials as instructed; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Alma

EBSCO

JSTOR

ProQuest

Job description

George Mason University Libraries at the Mason Square Library in Arlington, VA is seeking a part-time, on-site wage employee to provide courteous patron assistance at the service desk and support access services. The role includes assisting with building closing procedures, processing charges, and helping with collections and outreach activities as needed.

Posting dates show October 30, 2026 to November 9, 2026; non-student wage position with schedule Monday-Thursday 3PM-8PM, totaling 20 hours