PT Library Assistant

Job Details

Job Location:

Main Campus - MIDLAND, TX 79705

Position Type:
Part Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $11.50 Hourly

Job Category:
Education PT LIBRARY ASSISTANT

Midland College | Midland, Texas

The part-time library assistant works with the reference librarians in the circulation area of the Midland College Library (MC Library), otherwise known as Library Services, to assist students, faculty, staff, and the public with the discovery. This position will require evenings and weekends. Provide first-level customer service to patrons. The MC Library contains digital and physical research materials, study spaces, computing, and printing equipment.

Library assistants will help patrons access and use these resources and refer them to next-level assistance as needed. This position will require a rotation of working evenings and weekends.

At Midland College, we believe education transforms lives, strengthens communities, and creates opportunity for future generations. As a driving force for workforce development and economic growth in the Permian Basin, we serve dual-credit students, first-time-in-college learners, adult students, and working professionals. Through strong partnerships with K-12 schools, universities, business and industry, and community organizations, we make education accessible, prepare students for meaningful careers, and help shape the future of our region.

Midland College is a dynamic institution experiencing rapid enrollment growth and institutional growth. We are continually evaluating how we work, challenging ourselves to improve, and embracing innovation to serve our students and community better.

• YES – We embrace challenges with curiosity, optimism, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• STUDENTS – Student success is at the center of every decision we make.
• ACT – We take ownership, move with purpose, and deliver meaningful results.

We seek individuals who are adaptable, resilient, and energized by change. Our employees ask thoughtful questions, challenge the status quo, solve problems collaboratively, and continuously look for better ways to serve students. We work hard, think strategically, and hold ourselves accountable. We also believe great teams support one another, celebrate successes, and bring positivity, perspective, and a sense of humor to the workplace.

• A leadership team committed to action, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• A Board of Trustees that values stewardship, innovation, and long-term vision
• A community that believes deeply in the power of education to create opportunities
• Meaningful work, supportive colleagues, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, every single day

If you're passionate about making a difference, excited by growth and innovation, and ready to help students succeed while strengthening the Permian Basin, we invite you to join our team.

• Provide first-level research and circulation assistance
• Demonstrate how to access and utilize library resources
• Provide general computer assistance
• Collect usage and interaction data for trend tracking and library reporting
• Refer patrons to other staff and departments when appropriate
• Maintain and troubleshoot computers, printers, and other office equipment, including refilling supplies, resolving minor problems, and reporting issues
• Maintain an orderly environment, including reshelving books, rearranging furniture, and spot cleaning
• Monitor supply levels and request new stock in sufficient time for resupply
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Customer service experience
• Good communication skills in verbal,…