Library Assistant - FWS (2026 / 2027)

University of La Verne; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

Retirement Plan

Medical Coverage under ACA

Job summary

The University of La Verne is seeking a student worker to assist patrons at the Wilson Library and Academic Success Center. This on-campus role provides front desk support, basic information, and checkout services to students, staff, and faculty.

Flexible hours based on the student’s availability, with responsibilities including policy adherence, shelving and book retrieval, room scheduling, and tech support for printers and computers. Six vacancies available for current ULV students.

Qualifications

• Must be a current University of La Verne student.
• Good verbal and written command of English.
• Knowledge of Google Docs and MS Office applications.
• Preferred: good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn policies, procedures, resources and programs specific to the unit, including attendance and customer service expectations, booking systems, and unit duties.
• Unit operations processing and maintenance such as retrieving and returning books, labeling and packaging requested items, searching for missing books, refilling printers and copiers, and keeping patron areas neat.
• Assist patrons by answering the phone, checking in/out books and equipment, rescheduling tutoring, scheduling rooms, and providing minor hardware and software support.
• Other duties as assigned by Wilson Library professional staff members.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Tools

Google Docs

MS Office

Job description

We offer flexible work hours, based on the student worker’s availability. This is an on-campus position.

Department Manager

Hiring Manager

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 6

Position Summary Information for Announcement

University Overview

Embark on an exciting journey with the University of La Verne, where your career aspirations come to life in a vibrant and welcoming environment. Established in 1891, our diverse and inclusive community is more than just a university—it’s a home for passionate individuals like you. At the University of La Verne, we embody four core values that set us apart—Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning, and Civic and Community Engagement. If you’re fueled by these principles and are eager to make a meaningful impact, your journey begins here. With a rich history spanning 132 years, the University of La Verne boasts a global Leo Family of 89,000+ accomplished alumni. As the #1 private university in California for social mobility according to U.S. News and World Report 2024, and recently recognized as the 33rd Best U.S. College by the Wall Street Journal 2024, we take pride in our commitment to excellence in education. Join us in shaping the future, where your passion meets purpose. Come be part of something extraordinary and

Diversity Statement

The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.

Job Description Summary

Assist patrons of the Libraries & Learning Commons departments (Wilson Library and Academic Success Center.) Providing customer service and front desk support for students, staff, and faculty members.

Specific Duties

• Learn policies, procedures, resources and programs specific to the unit, which may include but is not limited to job attendance & customer service expectations, the call numbering system of library books, 25Live room-booking, the unit’s website, and the various job positions & their duties within the unit.
• Unit operations processing and maintenance, which may include but is not limited to retrieving & returning books from/to shelves, labeling & packaging of requested books to be sent out to patrons, searching for missing books, refilling of paper in patron printers & copiers, maintaining neatness of the patron areas.
• Assist & support unit patrons, which may include but is not limited to answering the phone, retrieving voicemail messages, rescheduling of tutoring as becomes necessary, checking in/out books & technical equipment, scheduling of rooms, minor hardware & software use support.
• Other duties as assigned by Wilson Library professional staff members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a current University of La Verne student.
• Good verbal and written command of English language.
• Knowledge of how to use Google Doc’s and MS Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good organizational skills.

Benefits Summary

• One hour of Paid Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum accrual of 24 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year and capped at 48 hours.
• University of La Verne Defined Contribution Retirement Plan – can contribute employee voluntary contributions, excluding wages derived from federal work study funds.
• In accordance with the Affordable Care Act ( ACA ), employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week, will be eligible for medical coverage through the University of La Verne.
• Covered under the University of La Verne Workers Compensation Insurance.

Location

If Other, please specify.

Physical Demands Summary

The physical demands include the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?

No

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