Library Student Assistant: Shelving & Patron Help

McMurry University; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

McMurry University is seeking a Library Work Study for the Jay Rollins Library in Abilene, Texas. The role focuses on shelving, checking in/out books, assisting patrons, and answering phones, under the supervision of Lauren Mantooth. Candidates should have strong academics, clerical accuracy, and a good work ethic.

Preferred skills include customer service and basic library/computer abilities. Responsibilities include varied tasks as assigned by library staff, with physical demands such as

Qualifications

• Student worker expected to maintain accuracy in clerical tasks.
• Good customer service and communication skills are important.
• Reliable, responsible work ethic for a student position.
• Familiarity with library tasks or computer use is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Check in, check out, pull, shelve, and shelf-read books.
• Assist library patrons with inquiries and directions.
• Answer phones and route inquiries as needed.
• Perform various tasks assigned by library staff.
• Support general library operations as needed.

Skills

Strong academics

Clerical accuracy

Customer service

Work ethic

Library software

Job description

McMurry University is seeking a Library Work Study for the Jay Rollins Library in Abilene, Texas. The role focuses on shelving, checking in/out books, assisting patrons, and answering phones, under the supervision of Lauren Mantooth. Candidates should have strong academics, clerical accuracy, and a good work ethic.

Preferred skills include customer service and basic library/computer abilities. Responsibilities include varied tasks as assigned by library staff, with physical demands such as