Library Assistant - A. Jones [Work Study] Antioch University Seattle

Antioch University; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Antioch University is seeking a Library Student Worker to provide excellent service to library patrons, assist with library resources, and maintain a welcoming environment. This role entails staffing the services desk, managing library materials, and ensuring a positive experience for all visitors. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and familiarity with library systems.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with library website and digital materials.
• Ability to assist with basic search requests.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous service to students and staff.
• Staff the services desk and handle library material.
• Maintain patron confidentiality.

Skills

Customer Service

Library Systems Familiarity

Job description

Start Date: 7/1/2025
End Date: 6/30/2026
Number of Positions: two
Hours per Week: 40 hrs / 2 students (20 hours each student)
Weekends Required: weekends may be worked to make up missed hours
Evenings Required: Evening hours may vary per quarter

Supervisor: Abagail Jones

Alternate Supervisor:Beverly Stuart

This position allows for remote work Yes/No: No

Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%):

Method to assess remote work:

Job Description

• Provide professional and courteous service to all Antioch University students, faculty, staff, and guests who visit the Library or who contact the Library for assistance.
• Ensures the Library is a welcoming place.
• Maintains patron confidentiality.
• Staffs the services desk.
• Checks email and circulation system for requests for items.
• Handle Mail as determined by campus location.
• Examples include: package and send materials to Inter-library Loan office in New England;
• Bring outgoing packages to and retrieve incoming packages from campus services.
• Shelf checks; shelve books; familiarity with library collection, both paper and digital materials.
• Circulate library materials; Check returned items for damage.
• Promptly respond to library email/phone requests.
• Arrives promptly and remains in the Library for the duration of scheduled shifts.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the library website to assist patrons with basic search requests, locating and accessing known items (eBooks, articles, lib-guides).
• Ability to refer research, reference, and inter-library loan questions to the appropriate Library Faculty or Staff members.
• Ability to refer questions that fall outside the Library department to appropriate AU departments and offices to ensure a positive experience and a timely response.

How to Apply: Resume

Email: [e-mail]

Position Type: Work Study

Department: Library