Library Graduate Assistant

Campbellsville University; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Campbellsville University is seeking a Library Graduate Assistant to support key services in the Montgomery Library and gain hands-on experience in research support, customer service, and digital content creation.

This role requires availability during evening and weekend hours and offers opportunities to work on digitization projects and outreach efforts with faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate student enrolled at Campbellsville University.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn new systems with attention to detail.
• Comfort working independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.

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 capturing the university's voice through a comprehensive picture archive.
• Collaborate with staff on special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate student at Campbellsville University

Tools

Library databases

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