Part-Time Library Assistant - Frontline Student Support & Research

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 2,617,000 - 2,914,000; Part time

Job summary

Germanna Community College, located in Spotsylvania, is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to support teaching and learning by providing resources, services, and reference assistance. The role involves circulation, interlibrary loan, cataloging, and general paraprofessional duties, with a focus on customer service and student success.

Responsibilities include assisting patrons, managing reservations, aiding with printing services, and contributing to cataloging and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience.
• Experience with library practices and procedures and automated library systems
• Experience with or willingness to learn AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line support to patrons, assisting with web page navigation, e-resource access, and reference inquiries.
• Monitor and respond to live chat queries using Libanswers during assigned hours.
• Manage study room reservations and facilitate student equipment loans and returns.
• Assist with library operations including book/DVD loans, printing services, and maintaining library records.
• Promote library services, maintain facility appearance, and report supply/equipment needs.
• Collaborate on cataloging, collection development, and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Library systems

AI tools

Job description

Germanna Community College, located in Spotsylvania, is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to support teaching and learning by providing resources, services, and reference assistance. The role involves circulation, interlibrary loan, cataloging, and general paraprofessional duties, with a focus on customer service and student success.

Responsibilities include assisting patrons, managing reservations, aiding with printing services, and contributing to cataloging and special projects as needed.