Law Library Assistant

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Marquette University is seeking a Law Library Assistant to staff the law library circulation desk, check in/out materials, answer calls, and occasionally open/close the library.

The role requires a high school diploma, excellent verbal and written communication, ability to work independently, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with library systems is preferred.

This part-time position (8–14 hours per week) is in Eckstein Hall, with evenings and weekends rotation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with periodic interruptions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience handling cash.

Responsibilities

• Staff the law library circulation desk.
• Independently open and close the law library, including handling cash.
• Check in/out library materials.
• Explain and enforce library policies, including processing fines and late fees.
• Answer and direct calls, take messages, and provide general library information.
• Maintain statistics of library transactions.
• Retrieve items from library book drops and reshelving carts.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and copiers jams, placing service requests as needed.
• Provide directional assistance to library patrons and Eckstein Hall guests.
• File looseleaf materials/updates as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cash handling

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Ex Libris Alma

Innovative Sierra

Job description

Position Overview

Be The Difference Begins with Great People.

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We’re always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team – people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community.

We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind.

We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.

This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees’ career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.

The Law Library Assistant is primarily responsible for staffing the law library circulation desk. This includes checking in/out materials, answering the phone, and independently opening and closing the law library one to two evenings per week and rotating weekends. Hours may be reduced at certain times, including intersessions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Staff the law library circulation desk.
• 2. Independently open and close the law library, including handling cash.
• 3. Check in/out library materials.
• 4. Explain and enforce library policies, including processing fines and late fees.
• 5. Answer and direct calls, take messages, and provide general library information.
• 6. Maintain statistics of library transactions.
• 7. Retrieve items from library book drops and reshelving carts.
• 8. Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and copiers jams, placing service requests as needed.
• 9. Provide directional assistance to library patrons and Eckstein Hall guests.
• 10. File looseleaf materials/updates as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Discipline to work independently with periodic interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment consistent with law library policies.
• Ability to follow written policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle cash.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• At least one to two years of college education.
• Familiarity with a library management system such as Ex Libris Alma or Innovative Sierra.

Position Type

Staff

Job Family

Operations and Administrative Services

Hours Per Week

8-14

If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)

Department

Law Library

Posting Date

09/25/2026

EOE Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities ( EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents