Library Assistant

Kishwaukee College; Malta Township (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kishwaukee College seeks a Library Assistant to support Library & Tutoring Services. The role focuses on front-desk service, learning environment supervision, and clerical tasks to keep the library functioning smoothly.

Responsibilities include assisting with interlibrary loan, shelving, events, and basic computer help for patrons, while promoting student success and inclusive service. This is a part-time, on-site position in Illinois.

Qualifications

• Communicate clearly and professionally in English in both verbal and written formats, tailored to diverse audiences and contexts.
• Commitment to equity and success of traditionally underserved populations.
• Computer and software application skills, especially Microsoft Office, and working knowledge of office equipment such as copiers and scanners. Comfortable learning new technologies.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Attention to detail and timely completion of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service in person and virtually to users for circulation, interlibrary loan, basic computer assistance, and tutoring reception functions.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate learning environment.
• Shelve library books and materials.
• Participate in shelf-reading and inventory.
• Process new or discarded materials.
• Assist with promotional activities and events.
• Support workshops, trainings, and meetings for Library & Tutoring Services.
• Provide clerical support for Library Services, especially for archives maintenance.
• This list is not exhaustive, and the employee may be required to perform additional tasks as necessary to meet the needs of the organization.

Skills

English communication

Equity & inclusion

Office software skills (MS Office)

Collaborative & independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree or 60+ college credits

Customer service experience (1-3 years)

Library work/volunteering experience

Tools

Copiers & scanners

Job description

The Library Assistant provides service for Library & Tutoring Services Information Desk functions, monitors the learning environment, maintains order and security of the collection, assists with interlibrary loan services, supports academic success promotions and events, and provides clerical support.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communicate clearly and professionally in English in both verbal and written formats, tailored to diverse audiences and contexts.
• Commitment to equity and success of traditionally underserved populations.
• Computer and software application skills, especially Microsoft Office, and working knowledge of office equipment such as copiers and scanners. Comfortable learning new technologies.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Attention to detail and timely completion of tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent credit hours (60+)
• 1-3 years experience in customer service
• Experience working or volunteering in a library
• Demonstrated ability to build positive, respectful, collaborative relationships in a civil and inclusive environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education

Physical Demands

• Work is normally performed in a general office environment.
• Work performed requires sensitivity and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
• This position requires light physical activity and movement; employee must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone or during virtual meetings.
• Must possess the ability to sit for extended periods and to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds with the use of proper equipment. Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals on a case-by-case basis.

EOE Statement

Kishwaukee College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and any reasonable and timely accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be made upon documented request by the employee.

Position Status

Position Status Part Time

Hours per Week 20

Weeks per Year

Weeks per Year 52

Budgeted Hours per Year 1040

Temporary Position - Begin Date

Temporary Positions - End Date

Type of Position

Hiring Salary Range Requested

Hiring Salary Range Requested $18.42/hour

Support Staff Pay Band (if applicable)

Support Staff Pay Range (if applicable

Posting Number

Posting Number S419P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/17/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

Advertising Summary

Advertising Summary Internal Posting for Position, College Website

Illustrative Examples of Essential Functions

Job Duty Name

Description of Job Duty

• Provide customer service in person and virtually to users for circulation, interlibrary loan, basic computer assistance, and tutoring reception functions.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate learning environment.
• Shelve library books and materials.
• Participate in shelf-reading and inventory.
• Process new or discarded materials.
• Assist with promotional activities and events.
• Support workshops, trainings, and meetings for Library & Tutoring Services.
• Provide clerical support for Library Services, especially for archives maintenance.
• This list is not exhaustive, and the employee may be required to perform additional tasks as necessary to meet the needs of the organization.

Essential Duty? Yes

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 100

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