Part-time Library Assistant Pool

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

West Kentucky Community & Technical College is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to support daily library operations on campus. You will assist patrons, manage circulation, guide information searches, and help with technology and equipment checkout.

Responsibilities include shelving, LibGuides content updates, event postings, and helping with orientations and campus activities. Flexible hours and a community-focused environment await.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in office/clerical tasks is preferred.
• Customer service-oriented with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Cover the circulation desk at assigned times.
• Assist patrons with searching for and finding information.
• Provide basic computer and printer assistance and reboot computers.
• Use the library catalog to place orders for materials.
• Assist with patron counts and equipment checkout.
• Maintain and organize library spaces and notices.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Clerical experience

Office skills

Computer skills

Education

High school Diploma

Equivalent

Job description

Title: Part-time Library Assistant

Salary Range: Starting at $12.00/hour

Contract Term Length: Not Applicable

Standard Hours: 24 or less

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Campus Location: West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Department: Library

Job Summary

West Kentucky Community & Technical College (WKCTC), recognized as a top 10 community college in the nation by The Aspen Institute five consecutive times and twice as a Finalist with Distinction, invites applications for the position of Part-time Library Assistant. WKCTC is a comprehensive community college that provides excellence in teaching a learning, promotes student success, and supports economic development.

As positions become available, qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview and asked to submit further documentation.

Job Duties

• Cover the circulation desk at assigned times
• Assist patrons with searching for and finding information
• Provide basic computer and printer assistance, reboot computers
• Use the library catalog to place orders for materials
• Assist with patron counts
• Oversee student laptops and other equipment checkout
• Add content to LibGuides, a Springshare product, on the library website
• Shelve books and shelf reading
• Straighten and clean the library
• Oversee coffee bar (make coffee, clean, replenish supplies)
• Post signs to advertise events in the library and in other buildings on campus
• Write announcements advertising the library’s resources and services
• Conduct library tours and represent the library at campus events
• Assist with library orientations and instruction
• Assist with events in the library
• Additional duties assigned as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• High school Diploma, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Library experience
• Computer & technology skills
• Excellent customer service skills and a pleasant, professional demeanor
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Office and clerical experience

Additional Skills Requested

Advertised: 11 Feb 2025 Central Standard Time

Applications close: 01 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time