Library Services & Research Support Assistant

kansascity; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will help maintain displays, organize materials, assist with loan activities, and provide reference services, trainings in locating sources, and conducting online searches, while representing the department and university with courtesy and professionalism.

Qualifications

• One year library experience in an automated customer service environment.
• Knowledge of managing and navigating databases.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provides timely, courteous library assistance to customers.
• Maintains library materials and equipment; assists with displays.
• Provides reference services, locates information, and assists with searches.
• Assists with loan lending/barrowing activities.
• Participates in department and university meetings and goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Flexibility

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database navigation

Job description

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

You will help maintain displays, organize materials, assist with loan activities, and provide reference services, trainings in locating sources, and conducting online searches, while representing the department and university with courtesy and professionalism.