Library Graduate Assistant

Campbellsville University; Campbellsville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Library Graduate Assistant at Campbellsville University’s Montgomery Library supports key services in circulation, reference, outreach, and digitization projects. You will gain hands-on experience in research support, customer service, and digital content creation while serving students, faculty, and staff.

Evening and weekend availability is required, and you will collaborate with library staff on special projects, helping to maintain a welcoming, organized learning environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with circulation and basic reference services at the library desk.
• Provide one-on-one support to students and faculty locating materials and databases.
• Contribute to library outreach via flyers, social media posts, and event support.
• Aid in digitization projects, including scanning, metadata, 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

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