Student-Library Services Student Assistant

Salem Academy and College; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Salem Academy and College in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Library Services Student Assistant to support patrons, manage circulation, and help with basic research.

You will greet users, handle check-in/out, answer questions, assist with printing and scanning, and direct inquiries to librarians. Prioritize friendly service and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Enjoy helping and interacting with people.
• Interest in learning new research skills.
• Perseverance in answering questions.
• Ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Greeting library users in person, answering the telephone, and responding to online chat
• Checking materials in and out
• Responding to library user requests
• Assisting library users with basic research and directional inquiries
• Conducting searches in the library catalog and databases
• Locating library materials in the physical stacks and online
• Assisting library users with printing and scanning
• Offering referrals to Salem librarians and staff members
• Assisting with closing the library during Sunday – Thursday evening shifts
• Assisting Salem librarians and staff members with projects as assigned

Skills

Excellent communication

People interaction

Research skills

Multitasking

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Salem Academy and College - Winston Salem, NC 27101 The Library Services Student Assistant performs general and routine service desk duties by assisting library users with library resources and helping maintain library materials. This position serves as the first point of contact for library users.

Primary Duties:

• Greeting library users in person, answering the telephone, and responding to online chat
• Checking materials in and out
• Responding to library user requests
• Assisting library users with basic research and directional inquiries
• Conducting searches in the library catalog and databases
• Locating library materials in the physical stacks and online
• Assisting library users with printing and scanning
• Offering referrals to Salem librarians and staff members
• Assisting with closing the library during Sunday – Thursday evening shifts
• Assisting Salem librarians and staff members with projects as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills
• Enjoy helping and interacting with people
• Interest in learning new research skills
• Perseverance in answering questions
• Ability to multitaskQualifications