Library Aide

Grays Harbor College; Aberdeen, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Grays Harbor College in Aberdeen, WA seeks a Library Aide to serve at the circulation desk, assisting students, community patrons, and staff. Responsibilities include check-in/out, shelving, and data entry, with opportunities to support gallery projects.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, reliability, and the ability to work independently while following directions in a fast-paced library setting.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in 6 credits or more is required for eligibility.
• Must meet Financial Aid SAP and have aid determined for federal/state aid.
• Must be awarded in ctcLink for eligibility.
• Unmet need in cost of attendance up to $2500 per quarter may apply.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Independence

Reliability

Punctuality

Follow directions

Education

Enrollment in 6 credits or more

FA SAP eligibility

ctcLink eligibility

Unmet financial aid cost of attendance – $2500 max per quarter

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This position will start on September 16

Summary 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, etc.

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)

If eligible, you will receive instructions on what to do next.