Night Library Associate Saint Louis University United States, Missouri, St. Louis 1 North Grand Boulevard (Show on map) Sep 15, 2026 Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

JOB SUMMARY

The Night Library Associate of Access and Delivery Services at Pius XII Memorial Library at Saint Louis University focuses on ensuring high level of service to the patrons at the circulation desk. The Night Library Associate acts as the main liaison between SLU-Link libraries and the courier, handles all library billing, and serves as support for Inter-library Loan and Reserves department during the night hours. The working hours for this position are Sunday-Thursday, 6pm-2am. During school breaks and summer, the shift hours will change to meet the library's operating hours. Typically, the breaks/summer hours will be Monday-Friday, 1pm-9pm and Saturday-Sunday 10am-6pm.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Service, Communication, & Problem Solving Performs circulation duties within Access & Delivery Services department

Responds to user questions, assist with basic reference and directional questions, and guiding users in navigating databases, conducting searches, and locating materials

Understands library policies to address any patron inquiries

Closes the library building either independently or in coordination with other library staff and student workers

Assists with training, supervision, and evaluation of evening and weekend student workers

Ensures the security of the library building and its collections

Collects and monitors statistics needed for operational efficiency Billing Oversees all library billing notifications to students, faculty, and staff including e-mail, print, and in-person confidential and sensitive interactions with patrons

Oversees all billing and replacement of lost or damaged items

Ensures that graduating students are informed about potential academic holds for unreturned items

Places academic holds for unreturned items Inter-library Loan (ILL) Oversees handling of external loan requests (SLU-Link, Inter-library Loan) and information queries

Oversees all library "hold shelf" and "in-transit" loans to and from Pius Library to all SLU-Link and Inter-library loan libraries

Serves as a main liaison between the courier and SLU-Link libraries regarding items lost in transit and/or requested too long

Assists the Inter-library Loan Coordinator with borrowing, lending, and document delivery for the Inter-library Loan requests

Responsible for packing Inter-library Loan shipment for courier pick up Collaboration, & Professional Development Supports the library's mission, vision, and values

Contributes to the advancement of the library's strategic plan

Prepares, reviews, maintains, and assists with a variety of related reports, records, and documents

Cooperates as a team member with library staff in performing any duties essential to efficient library services

Participates in committees and groups in support of library's strategic plan implementation

Participates in ongoing professional development and stays current in regard to library related practices, technology, and equipment

Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of multiple library-specific computer applications

Effective communication

Ability to interpret and address user needs

Ability to diffuse difficult or complicated situations

Ability to explain technical information and processes in a comprehensible manner

Ability of multitask and prioritize projects based on importance and deadlines

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree

Two or more years of current (within 5 years) experience in a library

Supervisory experience

Proficiency in multiple library-specific computer applications, e.g. integrated library systems, database application, and content management systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability and willingness to contribute to the library's mission and strategic goals

Demonstrated experience and understanding of the broad diversity of the university community

Demonstrated understanding of best practices in academic research libraries and in Access and Delivery Services

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the university community Applicants must include: 1) a cover letter 2) a resume/curriculum vitae You can upload these items on the third page "My experience" of the application.

Function Libraries Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40 Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.