Library Assistant: Circulation & Patron Services

St. Louis Community College; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Associate, Library at St. Louis Community College provides an excellent experience for library users by assisting students, staff, faculty, and community members with circulation, information access, and resource use, in person or remotely.

Responsibilities include processing materials, helping patrons with locating resources and library equipment, and supporting instructional referrals. High school diploma with 1–2 years of related work experience is required; library experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Library work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform circulation services including issuing and returning materials and entering related data in library software.
• Assist library patrons with locating materials, computer use, scanners, copiers, and other library equipment.
• Order, receive, process, and verify library materials.
• Provide information and support for access to library resources and facilities remotely and in person, referring patrons to other staff or services when appropriate.
• Refer students to library faculty for research help and instruction.
• Keep library materials in order, which may include shelf-reading, shelving books, shifting, or supervising student workers to perform these tasks.
• Assist with special projects or in functional areas.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Patron assistance

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Library software

Job description

The Associate, Library at St. Louis Community College provides an excellent experience for library users by assisting students, staff, faculty, and community members with circulation, information access, and resource use, in person or remotely.

Responsibilities include processing materials, helping patrons with locating resources and library equipment, and supporting instructional referrals. High school diploma with 1–2 years of related work experience is required; library experience preferred.