Part-Time Library Circulation Aide

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Inc.; Kansas City, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Inc. seeks a part-time Library Assistant to support daily library operations. The role involves helping patrons with resources, processing materials for circulation, and shelving items to maintain an orderly library.

Applicants must be MBTS or Spurgeon College students and eligible for Federal Work Study. The schedule is limited to 20 hours per week, with some evenings and weekends, in a quiet, shared-space environment.

Qualifications

• Must be current MBTS or Spurgeon College student and eligible for Federal Work Study via FAFSA.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; bachelor’s or seminary degree is preferred.
• One year library experience is preferred; strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with library resources and circulation tasks.
• Retrieve materials from Library Annex and Remote Storage as needed.
• Assist in displaying, shelving, and filing periodicals.
• Support staff during meetings and general library operations.

Skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Punctual and dependable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s or Seminary degree (preferred)

One year library experience (preferred)

Current student of MBTS or Spurgeon College

Must be eligible to work in the United States

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Library software (catalog/search, ILL, circulation)

Job description

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Inc. seeks a part-time Library Assistant to support daily library operations. The role involves helping patrons with resources, processing materials for circulation, and shelving items to maintain an orderly library.

Applicants must be MBTS or Spurgeon College students and eligible for Federal Work Study. The schedule is limited to 20 hours per week, with some evenings and weekends, in a quiet, shared-space environment.