Part-Time Student Library Assistant: Patron Support

Friends University; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Friends University in Wichita, KS is seeking a dependable student worker to support daily library operations, including circulation, patron assistance, and interlibrary loan support.

Responsibilities include registering patrons, updating records, shelving, answering phones, and helping with book displays and library events. Availability during mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends is required; weekend work starts and may expand to weekdays.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student at Friends University.
• Available during library operation hours (mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends).
• Weekends required initially; potential for weekdays/evenings later.
• Good time management and customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Assist with circulation duties and patron interactions.
• Register and update patron records; check materials in/out.
• Answer phones and assist with interlibrary loan and document delivery.
• Support catalog searches and room counts; assist displays and events.

Skills

Time management

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Job description

Friends University in Wichita, KS is seeking a dependable student worker to support daily library operations, including circulation, patron assistance, and interlibrary loan support.

Responsibilities include registering patrons, updating records, shelving, answering phones, and helping with book displays and library events. Availability during mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends is required; weekend work starts and may expand to weekdays.