Library Patron Services Aide — Student

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana is seeking work-study library assistants to support patrons and staff on campus. You’ll help with basic questions, shelving, check-in/check-out, and directing patrons to the right desks and services.

The role emphasizes friendly service, basic troubleshooting, and contributing to library programming. Training is provided, and the position supports students while balancing coursework.

Qualifications

• Completed FAFSA on file demonstrating financial need.
• Maintain an aid-eligible SAP status.
• Ability to communicate with library patrons, staff, and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Open/close the library and manage the door; assist patrons at the desk.
• Check in/check out library materials.
• Answer directional questions and help triage to librarians, bookstore, or testing center.
• Greet patrons and support library programming and events.
• Shelve books and count patrons using the library.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Patron assistance

Education

Completed FAFSA on file

Maintain SAP status

Tools

MS Office

Library management system

Job description

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana is seeking work-study library assistants to support patrons and staff on campus. You’ll help with basic questions, shelving, check-in/check-out, and directing patrons to the right desks and services.

The role emphasizes friendly service, basic troubleshooting, and contributing to library programming. Training is provided, and the position supports students while balancing coursework.