Library Assistant

Responsibilities

• Manage circulation desk functions, including checking materials in and out, registering new patrons, and collecting fines
• Assist students and instructors in locating books, research materials, and library resources
• Perform shelving, shelf reading, inventory management, and processing of new or donated materials
• Handle inquiries via telephone, email, and in-person, including managing reservations for study areas
• Provide technical assistance with printers, photocopiers, scanners, and library software
• Maintain daily statistics for circulation desk queries and other library metrics
• Perform original or advanced cataloging and assist with Interlibrary Loan (ILL) requests
• Supervise student workers as assigned and promote library activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and internet searching
• Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification System
• Experience using a Library Catalog
• Physical ability to perform essential job functions, including shelving and emptying book drops
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with diverse populations

About the Company

Jarvis Christian University is a historically Black institution affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). We offer degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, and master's levels, with a mission to prepare a diverse population of lifelong learners intellectually, socially, spiritually, and personally.