475 Library Assistant jobs in the United States

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University! Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university. We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.Primary Purpose: Provides circulation services to library users and leads circulation department operations within the Panza Maurer Law Library.Job Category: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience Pay Basis: Hourly Subject to Grant Funding? No Essential Job Functions: The first priority of all members of the Panza Maurer Law Library team is to serve the Law Library and Law Center's faculty, students, and patrons. Each team member will not be limited by this job description in an effort to assist our constituency, but will perform tasks assigned by supervisor(s). Team members will be readily available, visible, and accessible to faculty, students and patrons, and if unable to answer an inquiry, they will ensure assistance is provided by another member of the Law Library team.1. Coordinates/leads the activities of the circulation desk staff to ensure an efficient operation and coverage.2. Provides circulation services to library users and assistance in the use of online research tools, process of overdue materials and check-in and check-out of materials to ensure a positive customer experience.3. Answers directional questions and refers patrons to appropriate personnel to ensure that the needs of library customers are met.4. Participates in collection inventory projects and shelving to enhance the quality of service for the community.5. Maintains work area in a neat and orderly fashion, and any necessary communication in writing in order to ensure a smooth transition in circulation desk activities throughout the library's operating hours.6. Directs student employees in reorganizing library shelves.7. Assists the Director and other library staff in special projects as required.8. Attends meetings and specialized training, as necessary.9. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Job Requirements: Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Ability and willingness to work weekend and evening hours and some holidays. 2. Ability to lead department operations in a customer service setting. 3. Excellent organizational and customer services skills.4. Ability to work in a Microsoft Windows-based environment.5. Ability to learn new software applications quickly and adaptability to changing technologies.6. Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.7. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.8. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of duties and responsibilities.9. Excellent troubleshooting skills.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS1. Ability to communicate effectively with others.2. Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.3. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.4. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils and computer keyboards.4. Must be able to lift and/or move books/carts that weigh at least 30lbs. Required Certifications/Licensures: Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Major (if required: Required Experience: 1. High School Diploma and two (2) years of experience in a library position.ORAssociate's Degree or 60 completed credit hours, and one (1) year of experience in a library position. 2. One (1) year experience leading activities in a customer service setting. Preferred Qualifications: Is this a safety sensitive position? No Background Screening Required? No Pre-Employment Conditions: Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Perform some of the duties of the Circulation Department by providing student, staff, faculty, and community patron assistance. Assisting patrons with locating library items and using photocopiers, scanners, and microfilm scanners. Processing returne Library, Assistant, Student, Department, Education

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Must provide Criminal History background check and fingerprinting
• Knowledge of office machines and equipment
• Computer skills, typing, and organization
• Ability to cooperate in a team effort with other employees
• Be self- motivated, able to work on several projects concomitantly
• Be able to follow instructions and follow through on assignments given by several staff members
• Be able to protect the confidentiality of information pertaining to students, staff and program matters as appropriate
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment
• Ability to react resourcefully to varying conditions
• Courteous attitude, even disposition, patience and knowledge of telephone etiquette
• Good computer and organizational skills required
  
  DESCRIPTION:
  
  Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
  
  Applicants or persons employed in this position must be able to perform the following tasks and functions which are fundamental to the purpose of the position.
• Assist the Library Media Specialist (direct supervisor) in the operation of the Library Media Center that is fun, inviting, safe, flexible, collaborative, inclusive, and conducive to learning
• Process books and materials for shelving
• Read and share literature with students
• Maintain patron, item, and circulation information in Follett Library/Resource manager
• Learn and use digital systems such as Follett, Google Workspace, for Education, Seesaw, Accelerated Reader, etc as needed
• Perform general clerical duties such as typing, compiling statistics and assisting with financial records, maintaining files, answering phones, tracking inventory, communications with teachers, labeling, shelving, mending and maintaining the collection, etc
• Assist with book fairs, class activities, technology needs, and other activities as directed by the LMS
• Empowers all members of the learning community to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, curators, and ethical users of information
• Champions equity, access, and intellectual freedom for users within the physical and beyond, including providing 24/7 access to the online library catalog; digital and audio books; and various information resources
• Supports learners' success by guiding them to read for understanding, breadth, and pleasure
• Models and champions digital citizenship and safety and adherence to copyright and fair use requirements
• Models and develops a commitment to respect equity, diversity, and inclusion in collection development and within the learning community
• Supports learners as they make meaning for themselves to create new knowledge by collecting, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevance
• Supports the school's and the school library's mission, strategic plan, and policies
  
  WORKING CONDITIONS:
  
  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to communicate on the telephone. Must be able to get around the library/media center, locate and retrieve or shelve books or materials. There is constant standing and walking; frequent bending/stooping, squatting/crouching, and reaching above the shoulder to shelve books and to stand on step ladder/stool. There is occasional carrying and lifting of up to 50 pounds to receive and handle book orders, moving damaged equipment, lifting and moving audio-visual equipment and moving library furniture.
  
  EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FULL-TIME, PERMANENT
  OPENINGS: 1

The Orem Public Library is currently hiring for a Library Assistant to work in the Adult/Teen Reference area of the Library. This is a part-time, non-benefited position providing general and in-depth reference and advisory service to library patrons, and assisting and instructing patrons in the use of library resources, including digital media. Library Assistants will also perform bibliographic research and data entry, as well as a variety of clerical duties such as typing reports and minutes, answering phones, and scheduling volunteers. This position will also be responsible for assisting patrons at the reference desk, issuing library cards, handling money, and working with patrons regarding overdue accounts. Performs other duties as assigned.