FA27 - Student Worker - Library

Friends University; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Friends University in Wichita, KS seeks a dependable student worker to support daily library operations and circulation duties. You will assist patrons, update records, answer phones, and help with interlibrary loan, catalog searches, and special projects.

The role requires strong time management, excellent customer service, and teamwork, with weekend shifts and possible weekday/evening opportunities. Enrolled student status at Friends University is required.

Qualifications

• Must have good time management skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Multitasking ability.
• Ability to work in a cohesive team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day library operations and circulation duties.
• Communicate with patrons and register/update patron records.
• Answer phones and support reference services as needed.
• Perform shelf reading and help with book displays and signage.
• Support interlibrary loan and document delivery services.
• Conduct catalog searches and assist with room counts.
• Check library materials in and out and assist with special projects and events.

Skills

Time management

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Verbal and written skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Enrolled as a student at Friends University

Job description

The library is seeking a dependable student worker to provide support with day-to-day operations with circulation duties, including communicating with patrons, registering and updating patron records, answering phones, shelf reading, supporting interlibrary loan and document delivery services, undertaking catalog searches and room counts, checking library materials in and out, and assisting with book displays, signs, and other library special projects and events.Must be enrolled as a student at Friends University.Good time management skills, excellent customer service skills, strong interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written skills, multitasking ability, and ability to work in a cohesive teamMust be available during library operation hours (morning, afternoon, evenings, and weekends). This position will work during weekends to start, with the possibility of weekdays and evenings in the future. Scheduling is discussed during the interview, and confirmed before the start of the semester and/or surnrner.Please visit our employment site https://www.friends.edu/employment-opportunities/ to apply. Only applicants submitted through this Friends University website application process will be accepted.