Library Reference & Access Assistant

Kansas City University; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City University is seeking a Staff Librarian to provide technical library support for catalogs, databases, and indexes, and to deliver professional library services to students, faculty and staff.

Essential duties include ensuring courteous help, promoting informed access, assisting with displays, and supporting loan activities. The role emphasizes teamwork, core values, and contributing to department goals while maintaining high service standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of library databases and catalogs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with students, faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists library customers promptly and courteously.
• Provides reference services and locates information.
• Trains/assists with locating/using print and electronic sources.
• Coordinates loan lending/barrowing activities.
• Maintains library materials and equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Reference services

Database navigation

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Library databases (catalog systems)

Job description

Kansas City University is seeking a Staff Librarian to provide technical library support for catalogs, databases, and indexes, and to deliver professional library services to students, faculty and staff.

Essential duties include ensuring courteous help, promoting informed access, assisting with displays, and supporting loan activities. The role emphasizes teamwork, core values, and contributing to department goals while maintaining high service standards.