FA27 - Student Worker - Library (9491)

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

Job summary

Friends University in Wichita, KS is seeking a dependable student worker to support daily library operations, including circulation, patron assistance, and interlibrary loan support.

Responsibilities include registering patrons, updating records, shelving, answering phones, and helping with book displays and library events. Availability during mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends is required; weekend work starts and may expand to weekdays.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student at Friends University.
• Available during library operation hours (mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends).
• Weekends required initially; potential for weekdays/evenings later.
• Good time management and customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Assist with circulation duties and patron interactions.
• Register and update patron records; check materials in/out.
• Answer phones and assist with interlibrary loan and document delivery.
• Support catalog searches and room counts; assist displays and events.

Skills

Time management

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 2100 W University Ave - WICHITA, KS 67213, Position Type: Part Time, 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.

Qualifications: 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
• Ability to work in a cohesive team

Must 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.