Library Assistant — Circulation & Student Support

ECPI University; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition scholarship

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

ECPI University is seeking a Library Assistant at the Newport News campus to manage the daily library operations and circulation desk. Duties include processing and shelving materials, handling overdue items, and assisting patrons with the Library Catalog.

The role requires helping students and instructors, greeting visitors, and supporting room reservations, ID cards, and equipment distribution under librarian supervision.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification System.
• Knowledge of how to use the Library Catalog.
• Ability to demonstrate proper use of personal computers and related software to students and staff.
• Ability to work with staff to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work with students.
• Ability to use printing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Open or close the Library as needed.
• Manage inquiries at the Circulation desk via email or phone.
• Handle circulation tasks including overdue items and inventory.
• Assist with processing and shelving materials and interlibrary loans.
• Help students and instructors locate books and use the Library Catalog.
• Greet visitors and support room reservations and staff meetings.

Skills

Dewey Decimal Classification

Library Catalog

PC proficiency

Communication with staff

Work with students

Printing equipment

Education

B.S. degree preferred

Job description

ECPI University is seeking a Library Assistant at the Newport News campus to manage the daily library operations and circulation desk. Duties include processing and shelving materials, handling overdue items, and assisting patrons with the Library Catalog.

The role requires helping students and instructors, greeting visitors, and supporting room reservations, ID cards, and equipment distribution under librarian supervision.