Evening & Weekend Library Circulation Assistant

The University of Tampa; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Tampa’s Macdonald-Kelce Library is seeking a Part-Time Library Technical Assistant to provide essential circulation and public service support during evening and weekend hours. The role includes desk service, patron assistance, supervision of student workers, and assisting with opening/closing procedures.

Responsibilities include handling circulation tasks, training student assistants, and helping patrons with databases, software, and equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work the evening and weekend schedule designated by the department.
• Familiarity with basic computer operations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and function effectively in a team-based environment.
• Ability to learn and use University and library software systems, including Workday and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide circulation services, including checking library materials in and out, assisting with patron accounts, and updating patron records.
• Provide courteous and responsive customer service to students, faculty, staff, guests, and other library users.
• Supervise, train, and provide work direction to student assistants during assigned shifts.
• Assist patrons with the use of library databases, catalogs, computer applications, and other research and information resources.
• Instruct and assist patrons with library equipment and technology, including computers, printers, scanners, microfilm readers, and related equipment.
• Shelve library materials and maintain the organization and accuracy of collections according to the library's classification and shelving system.
• Participate in collection inventory, shelf-reading, shelving, and other projects designed to maintain the collection and enhance service to library users.
• Answer directional and general library questions and refer patrons to appropriate library personnel or departments when additional assistance is needed.
• Perform assigned library opening and closing procedures.
• Assume responsibility for library operations during designated periods when a supervisor is not on duty, following established library policies and procedures and responding appropriately to patron, facility, or operational concerns.
• Perform other duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Computer literacy

Workday familiarity

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Tampa’s Macdonald-Kelce Library is seeking a Part-Time Library Technical Assistant to provide essential circulation and public service support during evening and weekend hours. The role includes desk service, patron assistance, supervision of student workers, and assisting with opening/closing procedures.

Responsibilities include handling circulation tasks, training student assistants, and helping patrons with databases, software, and equipment.