Part-Time Library Research & Interlibrary Loan Assistant

Oral Roberts University; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Oral Roberts University is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to support research for students and faculty, including phone, email, text, and chat during evenings and weekends. The role includes processing Interlibrary Loan requests and maintaining related records.

The incumbent will supervise student workers, prepare signage for Access Services, ensure policy compliance, and assist with safety procedures and the library knowledge base.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of library resources and tools including databases and library catalog.
• Ability to set priorities, organize and manage seasonal peaks in workload.
• Experience in public services in an academic library setting preferred.
• Clerical and technical experience with library automation and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist library users with research.
• Supervise library student workers during weekend and evening hours.
• Delegate work for student workers.
• Prepare signage for Access Services.
• Ensure compliance with library policies and procedures while on duty.
• Oversee safety procedures in case of emergency (e.g., severe weather, power outage).
• Process Interlibrary Loan requests and maintain records and statistics.
• Assist with creation of library knowledge base and other web assets.
• Other projects and duties as directed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Reference knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

MLIS degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Library databases

Library catalog

Library automation

Job description

Oral Roberts University is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to support research for students and faculty, including phone, email, text, and chat during evenings and weekends. The role includes processing Interlibrary Loan requests and maintaining related records.

The incumbent will supervise student workers, prepare signage for Access Services, ensure policy compliance, and assist with safety procedures and the library knowledge base.