Public Library Assistant: Front Desk & Shelving

UWSUP University of Wisconsin Superior; United States; On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Superior is seeking a Library Assistant- Public Services to support patrons, manage circulation, and assist with databases and interlibrary loan. The role includes processing materials, shelving, and helping users locate resources in person and online.

The position emphasizes customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. Prior library experience is not required, and the hourly wage is listed in the posting.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate well with the public.
• Commitment to patron service.
• Operate basic technologies.
• Filing ability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Charge and discharge library materials.
• Answer the Public Services desk phone, take messages, forward calls as needed.
• Operate, provide basic instruction, and simple maintenance to copier and scanner.
• Assist patrons with catalog, databases, borrowing requests, and interlibrary loan.
• Shelve and file materials using Library of Congress call numbers.
• Retrieve materials for patrons, shipping, or projects.
• Create posters for different library areas.
• Assist in creating monthly physical displays within the library.
• Maintain the circulation collections by shelf reading and straightening weekly.
• Keep patron heat map statistics.
• Search for materials not on shelf and assist distance learners.
• Locate and prepare materials for borrowing requests.
• Dust and clean the circulation area to maintain order.
• Be responsible for the public services area during evenings and weekends.
• Additional library duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Filing

Follow instructions

Evenings & weekends availability

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Superior is seeking a Library Assistant- Public Services to support patrons, manage circulation, and assist with databases and interlibrary loan. The role includes processing materials, shelving, and helping users locate resources in person and online.

The position emphasizes customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. Prior library experience is not required, and the hourly wage is listed in the posting.