Part-Time Health Sciences Library Front Desk Specialist

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

VCU Libraries is seeking a part-time Library Specialist to work at the Information Desk on VCU's MCV campus. You will serve students, faculty, healthcare professionals, hospital staff and the public, ensuring a welcoming learning environment.

The role involves frontline assistance with resources, printing, computing, and basic transactions, plus circulation and system operations using Alma. Availability includes one weeknight and one weekend shift per week.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide frontline customer service to diverse populations.
• Excellent communication skills with staff, students, and the public.
• Ability to work independently with reliability and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline customer service at the Information Desk in person and by phone.
• Circulate library materials and manage basic transactions using Alma.
• Support opening/closing procedures and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain dependable shift attendance and communicate scheduling changes.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Tools

Alma Library System

Windows OS

macOS

Web browsers

Email clients

Job description

VCU Libraries is seeking a part-time Library Specialist to work at the Information Desk on VCU's MCV campus. You will serve students, faculty, healthcare professionals, hospital staff and the public, ensuring a welcoming learning environment.

The role involves frontline assistance with resources, printing, computing, and basic transactions, plus circulation and system operations using Alma. Availability includes one weeknight and one weekend shift per week.