A Library Assistant or Technician assists librarians with organizing materials and helping patrons. Works in a public library, school library, or specialized medical, business or law library. May assist with technology resources in the library.
Provides technical library support as it relates to library catalogs, databases, and indexes and by answering questions that require basic library science knowledge and consultation. Provides professional library services to students, faculty and staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensures library customers are helped promptly and courteously Promotes a courteous environment, informed access and independent learning Assists with maintaining library displays Organizes and maintains library materials and equipment Provides high quality customer service Coordinates and or assists with loan lending/borrowing activities Provides reference services (i.e., answers reference questions and locates requested information, trains/assists students and faculty in locating/using print/electronic sources, performs on-line and internet searches as requested, assists with search strategies) Performs other duties as assigned, including filling in to cover other staff duties during absences. Represent department and the University favorably and in accordance with established Core Values and expectations Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization Other administrative tasks (i.e., filing, preparing documentation) Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems Actively participate in team and University meetings
Qualifications:
Knowledge obtained through Associate's degree or equivalent work experience. Bachelor's degree preferred. One year library experience working in an automated library customer service environment. Medical library experience preferred Strong working knowledge of managing and navigating databases Must have excellent organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and a self-starter Exercise good judgment and discretion at all times Ability to be flexible, and able to shift priorities as demands change Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization Excellent verbal & written communication skills High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Equal Opportunity Employer KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law. Annual Security Report KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU! To apply, visit https://kansascity.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Jobs/job/Joplin-Campus/Library-Assistant_
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About Kansas City University Founded in 1916, Kansas City University (KCU) is a fully accredited, private not-for-private health sciences university with Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Biosciences and Dental Medicine, and campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, Mo. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is the fourth-largest medical school in the U.S. and the leading producer of physicians in Missouri. It ranks #1 for producing physicians who practice in primary care, rural areas and underserved regions in the state. KCU's Center for Population Health and Equity addresses the variables that affect a population's health and contribute to health disparities, while better preparing students for professional practice. KCU offers doctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine, dental medicine and clinical psychology and a master's degree in biomedical sciences. Dual degree offerings include master's degrees in business administration in health care leadership, public health, and bioethics. A new Master of Health Sciences - Anesthesiologist Assistant program is scheduled to launch in January 2026. je-e4fbb0ff7869448abe5c11fcbb6474d7
