Library Assistant - FT

Oglethorpe University Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits-eligible

Job summary

Oglethorpe University Philip Weltner Library is seeking a Library Assistant to support circulation, public services, and daily operations. This full-time role requires evening hours (1:30pm–10pm) and occasional Saturdays (12pm–5pm).

The library emphasizes service, programming, assessment, and campus engagement. The successful candidate will assist in building operations, supervise student workers, and contribute to outreach activities while helping optimize workflows and ensure high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MLIS or Master of Archival Studies preferred.
• Evening availability 1:30pm–10pm and occasional Saturdays 12pm–5pm.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and solve complex issues.
• Excellent organizational, attention to detail, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building operations, including opening and closing procedures.
• Provide customer service to patrons with questions on circulation policies, patron accounts, course reserves, and technology.
• Supervise daily duties and library projects during assigned shifts.
• Assist with outreach and library programming.
• Help develop, implement, evaluate, and streamline procedures and workflows.
• Collect and compile circulation and usage statistics from library systems and vendors for assessment and trends.
• Participate in campus events and programs to build relationships.

Skills

Social media management

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Strong verbal and written comunic

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

OCLC WorldShare Management Services

Canva

Job description

Reporting to the Director of the Library & University Librarian, the Library Assistant FT will participate in all aspects of circulation, public services, and daily library operations at the Oglethorpe University Philip Weltner Library. Evening work (1:30pm – 10pm) and occasional Saturdays (12pm – 5pm) are required.Essential DutiesAssist in building operations, including opening and closing procedures.Provide customer service when assisting patrons with questions including but not limited to, circulation policies, patron accounts, course reserves, and technology.Serve as the student assistant supervisor, overseeing daily duties and library projects during assigned shifts.Assist with outreach activities and library programming.Assist in developing, implementing, evaluating, and streamlining library procedures and workflows.Collect and compile information from library systems and vendors regarding circulation and usage statistics to support assessment and help identify trends.Participate in Oglethorpe community events and programs to build meaningful relationships.Other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree. Preference will be given to applicants who are currently enrolled in an MLIS or Master of Archival Studies program.Availability to work evenings (1:30pm – 10pm) and occasional Saturdays (12pm – 5pm).Strong verbal and written communication skills.Demonstrated ability to understand and solve complex issues.Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management skills.Preferred Qualifications:Customer service experience, preferably in a university and/or library setting.Supervisory experience, preferably with supervising college-aged students.Experience with social media platforms (such as Facebook and Instagram) and basic design tools (such as Canva).Experience with an integrated library system (ILS), preferably OCLC WorldShare Management Services.Pay Rate$17.50 per hour for 40 hours per week. This position is benefits-eligible and not eligible for overtime.About the Philip Weltner LibraryThe Philip Weltner Library serves as the academic heart of the University. Serving students, faculty and staff members, and alumni, the dedicated staff offer assistance in multiple formats over different platforms. Physically, the Library houses about 250,000 books with an additional 300,000 available electronically. In addition, over 300 databases provide access to hundreds of thousands of journals and scholarly sources. Also, the Library houses the University Archives and Special Collections. Often the Library partners with other campus departments for outreach services to patrons.