Library Graduate Assistant

CU Campbellsville University; Campbellsville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Montgomery Library at Campbellsville University is seeking a Library Graduate Assistant to support circulation, reference services, and digital content creation. You will gain hands-on experience assisting students, faculty, and staff while developing research and customer service skills.

Evening and weekend hours are required, and you will collaborate with library staff on special projects including a digitization effort to build a university image archive and improve access to library

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a graduate program at Campbellsville University.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn library systems and technologies.
• Willing to work nights and weekends.
• Comfortable working independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with circulation and basic reference services at the library service desk.
• Provide one-on-one support to students and faculty in locating materials and using databases.
• Contribute to library outreach, including flyers, social media posts, and event support.
• Assist in digitization projects, including metadata creation and digital asset organization.
• Collaborate with staff on special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Computer basics

Education

Graduate student at Campbellsville University

Job description

Job Description The Library Graduate Assistant supports key services in the Montgomery Library, by assisting full-time employees in all library areas. This position will gain hands-on experience in research support, customer service, project management, and digital content creation while assisting students, faculty, and staff. This position requires availability during evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with circulation and basic reference services at the library service desk during operating hours.
• Provide one-on-one support to students and faculty in locating library materials and using databases.
• Contribute to library outreach, including creating flyers, social media posts, and event support.
• Assist in a digitization project aimed at capturing the voice of the university through the creation of a comprehensive picture archive. This includes scanning, metadata creation, and organizing digital assets for public access.
• Collaborate with staff on special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in a graduate program at Campbellsville University.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn new systems and have an eye for attention to detail.
• Comfort working both independently and collaboratively.
• Basic computer skills and a willingness to learn library tools and technologies.
• Nights and weekends are required.

Campbellsville University is a comprehensive, Christian institution that offers non-credit technical programs, along with certificates, associates, undergraduate and graduate programs. The university is dedicated to academic excellence solidly grounded in the liberal arts that fosters personal growth, integrity and professional preparation within a caring environment. The university prepares students as Christian servant leaders for life-long learning, continued scholarship by linking discovery research to knowledge at the doctoral level, and active participation in a diverse, global society.