Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Back to Results

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

University of Central Missouri (UCM)

Student Employee - Library Services - Graduate Only - Fall 20226

Career Insights for Library Assistant / Technician

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Missouri data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

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.

$34,783 / year median in Missouri

+1% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

Library Services is seeking an outgoing, reliable, and service-oriented graduate student to support library operations during evenings and weekends. In this role, you will assist with opening the library on Saturdays and Sundays and closing it each day from Sunday through Saturday, according to a rotating schedule. As part of the Client Services team, you will ensure the smooth functioning of the library's public spaces by performing key opening and closing duties, including unlocking doors, checking equipment, and addressing facility needs. In the absence of regular staff, you will serve as the primary library representative during your scheduled shifts. You will also work at the Information Desk, assisting patrons with a variety of services, helping them navigate library resources, directing patrons to applicable library policies, and providing high-quality customer service both in-person and via phone or email. When applying for this position please include in your cover letter, hours of availability and anticipated graduation date.
Duties Include:
Assisting patrons at the Information Desk with checking materials in and out using the library's automated circulation system Sorting and organizing library materials for re-shelving • Providing basic directional assistance and guiding patrons to resources Supporting users with WEPA (Wireless Enabled Public Access) printing and answering related questions Redirecting phone calls and inquiries to the appropriate library or campus departments Accurately recording statistical and usage data Maintaining the confidentiality of patron information in accordance with library policy Assisting patrons during emergencies (e.g., severe weather, power outages, etc.) Reporting facility, safety, or service concerns to the Client Services Manager.
Education:
Must be a current UCM Graduate student.
Experience :
Must be available to work evenings, late nights, and weekends Customer service experience and prior library experience are preferred Familiarity with the Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal classification systems preferred Candidate must be able to manipulate full book trucks and large books up to 40 lbs.
Working Hours and Days:
Sunday:
12:45pm-12:15am;
Monday-Thursday:
3:15pm-12:15am;
Friday:
3:15pm-8:15pm;
Saturday:
9:45am-6:15pm