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Carnegie Mellon University
Library Associate II, Library Systems and Digital Media
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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.
$35,883 / year median in Pennsylvania
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Role Summary We are seeking a motivated and skilled Library Associate to support public service operations, collection maintenance, and patron assistance. The role includes specialized responsibilities such as maintaining audiovisual equipment, auditing library system records, managing social media content, supporting library programs and events, and supervising student workers when required. Key Responsibilities Manage circulation, answer reference inquiries, and assist patrons with print and digital resources. Conduct collection inventory, audit catalog records, perform copy cataloging, generate and analyze system reports. Maintain and troubleshoot library AV and lending equipment, create user manuals for library tech tools. Manage community engagement via social media, create library guides, lead library tours and deliver presentations. Assist with hiring, training, and supervising student workers and junior staff