Part-Time Library Assistant: Front Desk & Research Support

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,501,000 - 44,772,000; Part time

Job summary

Germanna Community College is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to support teaching and learning by providing information resources, services, and assistance in the library. The role includes circulation, interlibrary loan, cataloging support, and reference help, working with students, faculty, and community members. The position is based in Fredericksburg, VA, with a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. or as scheduled, totaling 29 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience with library practices and procedures and automated library systems.
• Experience with or willingness to learn AI tools.
• Working knowledge of general library operations and customer service principles.
• Ability to assist patrons with information retrieval and digital resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line support to patrons, assisting with navigation, e-resources, and reference inquiries.
• Monitor live chat queries during assigned hours.
• Manage study room reservations and equipment loans/returns.
• Assist with circulation, printing services, and maintaining records.
• Promote services and report supply/equipment needs.
• Collaborate on cataloging and collection development as assigned.

Skills

Library practices

AI tools familiarity

Tools

Automated library systems

Job description

Germanna Community College is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to support teaching and learning by providing information resources, services, and assistance in the library. The role includes circulation, interlibrary loan, cataloging support, and reference help, working with students, faculty, and community members. The position is based in Fredericksburg, VA, with a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. or as scheduled, totaling 29 hours per week.