Associate, Library Services

$34,500 - $34,500/Yr

St. Louis Community College

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Educational Services

About the position

The Associate, Library Services at St. Louis Community College is responsible for providing excellent service to library users, including students, staff, faculty, and community members. This role involves staffing the circulation desk, assisting patrons with accessing and checking out materials, processing requests for library resources, and participating in outreach activities such as campus events and displays.

Responsibilities

• Perform circulation services including issuing and returning materials and entering related data in library software
• Assist library patrons with locating materials, computer use, scanners, copiers, and other library equipment
• Order, receive, process, and verify library materials
• Provide information and support for access to library resources and facilities remotely and in person, referring patrons to other staff or services when appropriate
• Refer students to library faculty for research help and instruction
• Keep library materials in order, which may include shelf-reading, shelving books, shifting, or supervising student workers to perform these tasks
• Assist with special projects or in functional areas
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience

Nice-to-haves

• Library work experience preferred
• Experience with outreach, collaboration, customer service, and working with diverse populations
• Use of tools such as Canva to create engaging signage, flyers, and displays

Benefits

• 100% match on retirement contributions
• Two health insurance plan options at no cost to the employee
• Low-cost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit
• Low-cost dental and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents
• Tuition reimbursement for other institutions after 6 months of service
• Annual professional development allotment
• Generous time off package including holidays, vacation, personal days, and medical leave
• Paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar year
• Access to an employee assistance program (EAP)