Library Assistant at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Library Assistant

Reports to: Director, Cecil W. Robbins Library

Division: Academic Life

Exempt/Non-Exempt Status: NON-EXEMPT

Date: October 2025

Employment Status: Part-time

Summary:
The Robbins Library Assistant performs general library duties including assisting library users, circulation workflow, reports, processing, technology, social media, displays and other administrative functions. This position is a part-time, 25-hour per week position with some required evenings.

Responsibilities:

Assist library users on a wide range of questions using expertise and understanding of library resources and services.

Develop good relationships with library users and staff. Maintain the service image of and help supervise the library by providing a high level of customer service and assistance with awareness of library functions and operations.

Oversee the library circulation workflow and system. Troubleshoot problems and run reports as necessary.

Assist the Library Director with library system reports. Work with other staff to create effective reports and maintains statistical reports for door count and other library functions.

Assist with computer technology and office equipment, including copiers and printers. Assist with putting in repair tickets to IT and troubleshooting printing issues.

Assist with promoting the library via displays, signage, and library’s social media accounts. Assist with writing and creating signage, display materials, and posts, putting up displays and scheduling posts as necessary, and monitoring social media engagement.

Work independently to develop effective procedures, set and maintain priorities, and meet deadlines.  Seek new information and opportunities to improve job performance and to enhance understanding of the library as a whole.

Assist Library staff with research guide functions and troubleshooting Library database and website issues.

Complete interlibrary loan requests from students, faculty, and staff and other libraries.  Locate requested items, send them out, and handle returned items.

Maintain library supplies, including toner for printers and office supplies.

Manage mail, establishing a regular schedule for pick-up and delivery of incoming and outgoing mail. Check in magazines and newspapers and process new books.

Shelve and reshelve library materials. Troubleshoot lost and missing items.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the Library.

Qualifications:

Associate’s degree with three years of work experience. 

Strong customer service orientation and the interpersonal skills to build relationships with diverse faculty, staff, and students, and to work effectively with library staff.

Strong organizational skills and technology skills, including Google applications, MS Office applications, social media platforms, databases, and library systems. 

Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle multi-tasking and to work in a setting with frequent interruptions. 

Effective oral and written communication skills.  The ability to work as a member of a team and independently.  Reliable and dependable.

The ability to climb stairs and handle some light lifting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree. Library experience and familiarity with library circulation functions. 

TO APPLY:

Send a cover letter, resume, and at least three (3) professional references to:  Human Resources at [email protected] .  Position will remain open until filled.

Louisburg College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications of all qualified individuals. It is the policy and practice of the College to provide equal opportunity to all persons. The College does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, national origin, age (as defined by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act), religion, gender, disability, veteran's status or sexual orientation. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, advancement, compensation, benefits, transfer, and termination.

Related by faith to the Methodist Church, Louisburg College is committed to offering a supportive community which nurtures young men and women intellectually, culturally, socially, physically, and spiritually. As a two-year residential institution, we provide a bridge for students to make a successful transition from high school to senior colleges and universities.