Federal Work-Study - Library Student Assistant

ivytech; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking a Library Assistant to support daily operations at the Columbus campus. You will open/close the library, assist patrons, shelve books, and help with programs such as Comic Con setup, while ensuring a welcoming environment.

The role emphasizes strong communication, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift items up to 20 lbs. FAFSA completion and SAP status are required for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with patrons, staff, and faculty.
• Able to lift 10–20 lbs for moving books or equipment.
• Familiarity with MS Office; training provided.
• Completed FAFSA on file demonstrating financial need.

Responsibilities

• Open/close the library and assist with door security.
• Check in/out library materials.
• Answer directional questions to patrons and staff.
• Triage questions to appropriate campus resources.
• Greet visitors and provide friendly assistance.
• Assist with library programming and event setup.
• Shelve books and ensure correct locations.
• Count patrons and report usage data.
• Check library management system for issues or broken links.
• Troubleshoot printer and computer problems for patrons.

Skills

communication with patrons

lift 10-20 lbs

customer service

Education

Completed FAFSA on file demonstrating financial need

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1.Open/close the library. The pull-down door of the library is heavy and the lock at the bottom of the door. It is difficult for mobility impaired.
• 2.Check in/check out library materials.
• 3.Answer directional questions—where are the library stacks, where is the printer, where is the auditorium, where is the restroom, where is IUPUC, and where is my class?
• 4.Triage questions to know whether the student should be referred to a librarian, the bookstore, or the testing center.
• 5.Greet people entering library! A friendly face helps our library and encourages people to return. This is a very essential function.
• 6.Assist with library programming—this may mean moving tables together or helping set up for Comic Con.
• 7.Shelve books. Books are checked out or taken off the shelves and need to be returned to the correct location.
• 8.Count patrons. The library’s electronic counter is broken, so we take counts of people who are using the library every hour—every half hour might even be more useful data. This is another opportunity to interact in a friendly manner with patrons.
• 9.Other duties as assigned, such as checking the library management system for broken links or looking for misplaced books.
• 10.Troubleshoot printer and computer problems for patrons.

General Qualifications:

• 1.Ability to communicate with library patrons, staff, and faculty.
• 2.Able to lift 10-20 lbs. for moving books or opening/closing the security door.
• 3.Some familiarity with MS office suite for assisting library patrons. Will train for use of software used by the library and basic troubleshooting for patrons.

Required Qualifications:

• 1.Completed FAFSA on file demonstrating financial need.2.Maintain an aid-eligible Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status.

Pay Rate:

Pay Rate: $15/hr.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.