Library Aide

Grays Harbor College; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Grays Harbor College is seeking a library aide to act as the first point of contact at the circulation desk. You will assist students, community patrons, and staff with check-in/check-out, shelving, and clerical tasks, while supporting gallery-related activities.

The role emphasizes customer service, data entry, and organizational duties, with opportunities to contribute to library and gallery projects. Applicants must be enrolled in at least 6 credits and meet FA SAP eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel emphasized).
• Excellent interpersonal skills for student and patron interactions.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to work independently and follow directions.
• Reliable and punctual; capable of lifting moderate weight and prolonged sitting/standing.

Responsibilities

• Check-in/check-out/shelve library materials (Circulation).
• Provide customer service at the Circulation Desk.
• Answer phones, take messages, relay calls.
• Stock and tidy library spaces and supplies tables.
• Process newly acquired materials.
• Assist with gallery project support (installation, teardown, receptions).

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Confidential information handling

Independent work

Reliability & punctuality

Physical stamina

Job description

This position serves as the first point of contact and patron services at the circulation desk in the library. Primarily, library aides will be tasked with providing assistance to students, community patrons, and staff/faculty. As needed, library aides will assist with clerical duties such as data entry and organization and with special projects related to the library and art gallery.

Typical Duties

• Check-in/check-out/shelve library materials (Circulation)
• Customer Service at the Circulation Desk
• Answering Phones/Taking Messages/Relaying Calls
• Stocking and tidying the library spaces/supplies tables
• Processing newly acquired materials
• Assistance in gallery projects: installation, tear down, receptions,

Employee Qualifications

• Proficiency in computer programs such as the Microsoft Office suite (especially Word and Excel)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in dealing with confidential information
• Ability to work independently and follow direction
• Reliable and punctual
• Ability to lift moderate weight while bending and stretching; ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time

Eligibility Criteria

• Enrolled in 6 credits or more
• Must be meeting Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (FA SAP)
• Must have their eligibility determined for federal/state financial aid and be awarded in ctcLink
• Have unmet need in their financial aid cost of attendance – $2500 maximum per quarter (generally for students attending full time)