Part-time Library Assistant

Ivy Tech Community College; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Educational Benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Evansville is seeking a part-time library assistant to support daily library operations at our Evansville campus. You will shelve materials, assist patrons with PCs, perform circulation tasks, and help maintain a neat environment.

The role requires basic computer/word processing skills and the ability to work in person. Duties include clerical tasks and data entry, with a supportive team taking care of patron communications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer and word processing knowledge.
• In-person campus position in Evansville, IN.

Responsibilities

• Shelve library materials and perform shelf reading.
• Assist patrons with PCs, software and hardware basics.
• Perform circulation functions for library materials.
• Maintain neat and clean library, support patron communications.
• Notify librarian of requests, problems, or repairs.
• General clerical duties and data entry.

Skills

Computer literacy

Word processing

Independent work

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Keyboard

Mouse

Telephone

Printer

Job description

Ivy Tech Evansville seeks a part-time library assistant to assist in the daily operations of the library.

Major Responsibilities:

• Shelves library materials, performs shelf reading and other maintenance of library items.
• Assists patrons in using PCs, both software and hardware basics.
• Performs circulation functions for all library materials
• Assists in maintaining a neat and clean library
• Assists in the processing of patron communications
• Keeps the librarian apprised of any requests, problems, or repair needs as they arise.
• General clerical duties, data entry.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to hear, talk, see, read, write, and type on a constant basis.
• Requires frequent bending, stooping, and standing.
• Requires the ability to lift up to 30 pounds on an infrequent basis.

Tools/Equipment Used:

• Operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and printer
• Use and speak on a telephone.

Mental Requirements:

• Ability to use problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to understand and remember instructions, requests and directives.
• Ability to work independently from supervisor.
• Requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of college students and employees.

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties associated with the position may be assigned.

Hiring Range:

• This position pays $15.00 per hour.

Work Hours:

• The schedule for this role is generally for normal business hours on weekdays.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Knowledge of computers and word processing
• This is an in-person position at our campus in Evansville, IN. Remote work is not available.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.