FWS-LIBRARY ASSISTANT II-HILLSBORO

Pacific University; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Pacific University in Hillsboro is seeking a Library Assistant II to support daily library operations. You will assist patrons, shelve materials, and process interlibrary loan requests, using Summit and related databases.

The role emphasizes customer service, organization, and basic tech troubleshooting, with light physical tasks. Availability for Fall 2026 shifts is required, including several weekdays.

Qualifications

• Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Reliability and punctuality in a student/part-time role.
• Strong customer service skills both in person and on the phone.
• Graphic design skills are a bonus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with inquiries and direct them to resources.
• Shelve and pull library materials and process Summit requests.
• Handle interlibrary loan (ILL) requests and navigate library software.
• Help patrons locate materials and answer questions within the stacks.

Skills

Self-motivation

Reliability

Customer service

Graphic design

Tools

Summit library software

Library databases

Job description

Overview

Position Type

Part Time

Category

Student

Description

The role of Library Assistant II assists the Access Services Librarian with the daily operations of the Hillsboro Library which includes helping patrons, tidying the library space, pulling and shelving books, as well as navigating library software to fulfill interlibrary materials requests.

Job duties include:

• Customer service including answering the library main phone line
• Assisting staff in shelving and pulling library materials, performing tasks such as processing Summit requests (shipping, receiving, returning), checking materials in/out, and processing Interlibrary Loan (ILL) requests by navigating various software and databases.
• Assisting patrons in locating materials in the stacks, searching for misplaced items, answering questions and giving directions.
• Assisting staff in shifting collections (as well as other collection maintenance tasks) and/or scanning of materials for electronic use.
• May include pushing heavy book carts, reading, stooping, and repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and arms.
• Basic troubleshooting of library technology: printers, scanners, copiers, etc.

Competencies to practice:

• Analytical & Critical Thinking
• Applied Problem Solving
• Digital Literacy
• Engaging Diversity
• Ethical Reasoning & Decision Making

Qualifications

Qualities sought include:

• Self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Reliability
• Customer service skills—in-person and on the phone
• Graphic design skills (not at all required, but major bonus!)

Available shifts:

Only applicants with availability for these shifts or similar will be considered at this time

For Fall 2026

Mondays

• 8-12
• 12-4

Tuesdays

• 8-12
• 12-4
• 8-12
• 12-4
• 4-8

Thursdays

• 12-4

Fridays

• 8-12
• 12-4

Length of Employment: Ongoing throughout academic year