Library Assistant - FT

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

Job summary

Oglethorpe University’s Philip Weltner Library is seeking a Library Assistant (FT) to support circulation, public services, and daily operations. This role includes opening/closing duties and assisting patrons with accounts, reserves, and technology.

You’ll supervise student assistants, help with outreach and programming, and contribute to improving workflows within the library system. Evening and some Saturdays are required; compensation starts at $17.50/hr with benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MLIS in progress preferred.
• Evening and some Saturday availability is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Experience with social media and Canva preferred.
• Experience with an ILS, preferably WorldShare.

Responsibilities

• Assist with building operations, including opening/closing procedures.
• Provide customer service for circulation, accounts, reserves, and technology.
• Supervise student assistants during assigned shifts.
• Support outreach and library programming activities.
• Help develop and streamline library procedures and workflows.
• Collect statistics from library systems and vendors to identify trends.
• Participate in campus events to build relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Evening availability

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MLIS in progress or archival studies preferred

Tools

OCLC WorldShare

Job description

Library Assistant - FT# Library Assistant - FTOglethorpe University - Atlanta, GA 30319## OverviewPosition TypeFull-Time StaffEducation LevelBachelor'sTravel PercentageNoneCategoryEducation## DescriptionReporting 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 Duties** 1. Assist in building operations, including opening and closing procedures.2. Provide customer service when assisting patrons with questions including but not limited to, circulation policies, patron accounts, course reserves, and technology.3. Serve as the student assistant supervisor, overseeing daily duties and library projects during assigned shifts.4. Assist with outreach activities and library programming.5. Assist in developing, implementing, evaluating, and streamlining library procedures and workflows.6. Collect and compile information from library systems and vendors regarding circulation and usage statistics to support assessment and help identify trends.7. Participate in Oglethorpe community events and programs to build meaningful relationships.8. Other duties as assigned.## Qualifications**Required Qualifications:**1. Bachelor’s degree. Preference will be given to applicants who are currently enrolled in an MLIS or Master of Archival Studies program.2. Availability to work evenings (1:30pm – 10pm) and occasional Saturdays (12pm – 5pm).3. Strong verbal and written communication skills.4. Demonstrated ability to understand and solve complex issues.5. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management skills.**Preferred Qualifications:**1. Customer service experience, preferably in a university and/or library setting.2. Supervisory experience, preferably with supervising college-aged students.3. Experience with social media platforms (such as Facebook and Instagram) and basic design tools (such as Canva).4. 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 Library The 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.