Library Assistant

LaGrange College; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LaGrange College seeks a Library Assistant to support the Frank & Laura Lewis Library. Responsibilities include processing supplies, books, and equipment; maintaining vendor records; and assisting patrons with locating materials and using library resources.

The role requires an Associate’s degree (or equivalent) and 1 year of related experience, preferably in a library, museum, or archives, with strong organizational and customer service skills. Schedule includes Sunday–Thursday, 2pm–11pm.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent required; 1 year related experience, preferably in a library, museum, or archives.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing library on scheduled evenings and weekends.
• Answers routine directional and information questions by phone or in person; refers to librarian as needed for the purpose of helping customers.
• Assists users in locating desired materials and refers them to appropriate resources for specialized requests for the purpose of meeting their needs.
• Checks library materials in and out for the purpose of controlling the inventory.
• Reads shelves on a regular basis for the purpose of keeping materials in correct order.
• Shelves library materials for the purpose of maintaining access to the collection.
• Acts as backup for technology support and reservation setup.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Library Assistant reports to the Director of the Frank & Laura Lewis Library. Primary responsibilities include acquiring, receiving and processing supplies, books, and equipment; and maintaining vendor and acquisition records. The selected candidate will work Sunday- Thursday, 2pm-11pm.

Job Duties

• Responsible for opening and closing library on scheduled evenings and weekends

• Answers routine directional and information questions by phone or in person; and refers to librarian as needed for the purpose of helping customers

• Assists users in locating desired materials and refers them to appropriate resources for specialized requests for the purpose of meeting their needs

• Checks library materials in and out for the purpose of controlling the inventory

• Reads shelves on a regular basis for the purpose of keeping materials in correct order

• Shelves library materials for the purpose of maintaining access to the collection

• Acts as backup for technology support and reservation setup

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree or equivalent. 1 year related experience, preferably in a library, museum, or archives.

Knowledge, Skills Abilities:

Good organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

LaGrange College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.