Student Library Assistant: Circulation & Patron Support

Friends University; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Friends University in Wichita, KS seeks a dependable student worker to support library circulation, including assisting patrons, updating records, answering phones, shelf reading, and aiding interlibrary loan and document delivery.

You will also handle catalog searches, room counts, check materials in/out, and help with book displays and other library projects and events. Weekend availability is required; weekday evenings may follow.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student at Friends University.
• Good time management skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Verbal and written communication abilities.
• Multitasking ability.
• Ability to work in a cohesive team.
• Availability during library hours including weekends (schedule discussed at interview).

Responsibilities

• Communicating with patrons
• Registering and updating patron records
• Answering phones
• Shelf reading
• Supporting interlibrary loan and document delivery services
• Undertaking catalog searches and room counts
• Checking library materials in and out
• Assisting with book displays, signs, and other library projects and events

Skills

Patron communication

Customer service

Time management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Verbal and written skills

Education

Enrolled student at Friends University

Job description

Friends University in Wichita, KS seeks a dependable student worker to support library circulation, including assisting patrons, updating records, answering phones, shelf reading, and aiding interlibrary loan and document delivery.

You will also handle catalog searches, room counts, check materials in/out, and help with book displays and other library projects and events. Weekend availability is required; weekday evenings may follow.