FY27 - Student Worker - Library

Friends University; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Friends University is seeking a dependable student worker to support day-to-day library operations, including circulation duties, patron communication, and record updates. The role involves answering phones, shelf reading, interlibrary loan support, catalog searches, and assisting with book displays and events.

The position requires enrollment as a student at Friends University and availability during library hours, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student at Friends University.
• Good time management and customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written.
• Multitasking ability and ability to work in a cohesive team.
• Availability during library operation hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform circulation duties and communicate with patrons.
• Register and update patron records and check materials in and out.
• Answer phones and assist with shelf reading.
• Support interlibrary loan and document delivery services.
• Undertake catalog searches and room counts.
• Assist with book displays, signs, and library events and projects.

Skills

Time management

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

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 summer.Please visit our employment site at https://www.friends.edu/employment-opportunities/ to apply. Only applications submitted through this Friends University website application process will be accepted.