Library Assistant

Job Details

• Requisition : req
  35067
• Working Title: Library Assistant
• Pay: $14.00 Hourly
• Campus: Los Alamos
• Department: Los Alamos Branch
• Employment Type: Student Employment
• Student Type: Work-Study
• Status: Non-Exempt
• Background Check
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• For Best Consideration Date: 11/20/2025

Shelves books and magazines using Library of Congress Classification system. Shelf reading duties. Provides basic circulation services including checking books in and out, maintains confidential patron information on the WMS automated library system. Provides basic public services assistance. Provides patron assistance with reference resources including use of specialized online databases. Processes new library materials. Performs preliminary Interlibrary Loan tasks using OCLC online Connexion & WMS system.

Uses OCLC online Connexion & WMS system for copy cataloging. Uses Microsoft Word, Excel and Access for basic library-related transactions and functions. Assists with collection maintenance (inventory, shifting, weeding) and special projects as assigned. Assists with intersession cleaning duties. Students possessing other specialized skills such as computer troubleshooting and maintenance may also be assigned tasks related to those skills.

Equivalencies not found for this position

• Proficient in interpersonal communication and customer service
• Versatile, flexible and able to multi-task
• Reliable efficient and committed to job.
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and related computer skills

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Provide the following in your application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

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