Library Assistant Job at Purdue University, Westville, IN

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  • Purdue University
  • Westville, IN

Job Description

Overview of Library Assistant

The University Library on the Westville Campus is seeking a Library Assistant. The Library Assistant provides Interlibrary Loan services by preparing materials for patron use. The library recognizes and values diversity in its faculty, staff and students. We seek a colleague who shares the library's commitment to diversity and who will be a dedicated staff member and mentor for students with diverse backgrounds and career goals.

This position is required to occasionally travel to the Hammond Campus

Pay:
  • $15.00/hour

Schedule:
  • Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Occasional weekends

Duties and Responsibilities of Library Assistant

  • Assist faculty, staff, students and community borrowers in the use of the library services, equipment and technology needs
  • Provide reference assistance to the patrons with research and class assignment questions
  • Assists with social media postings and assists the university archivist on special projects
  • Supervise, train, provide feedback for evaluations and give direct supervision to library student assistants on all areas of the library
  • Process Interlibrary Loans using current OCLC systems to lend and borrow items from various institutions for faculty, staff and students determining appropriate method to submit request
  • Work with OCLC support to resolve any service issues
  • Assist in statistical record-keeping and tracking of Interlibrary Loan and document delivery transactions
  • Assist with emergency procedures when evacuation is required. Serve as back up for reserves and billing process requests
  • Participates in professional development activities including conferences, seminars and workshops

Benefits of Library Assistant

  • Full benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
  • Ten paid vacation days first year of employment
  • Ten paid holidays
  • University paid and matching contribution to retirement
  • University contribution to Health Savings Account -
    • Plus, a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
  • Employee Wellness Programs
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus
For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit:

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a premier metropolitan university dedicated to empowering transformational change in our students and in our community. We offer two campuses serving approximately 8,800 undergraduate and graduate students. At PNW, we value academic excellence, support growth, and celebrate diversity.

PNW sits between Chicago's skyscrapers and Lake Michigan's sandy shores. You can have all the perks of a world-class city just a short drive away or enjoy the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan just 15 miles away.

Education of Library Assistant

  • High School Diploma/GED, required

Experience of Library Assistant

  • Three years of experience providing customer service in direct contact with clients, in office setting
  • University and/or library experience preferred

Core Competencies of Library Assistant

  • Must be able to work rotating shifts and weekends occasionally
  • Have the ability to use good judgement, multitask, and meet deadlines
  • Provide good verbal and written communication and organizational skills
  • The ability to take initiative and work at times with little direction and under minimal supervision
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively with diverse groups of individuals
  • The ability to navigate databases and other computer programs
  • Basic knowledge of library classification systems preferred
  • Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers and ability to interpret and communicate University policies and procedures
  • Able to adapt well to changes and willing to learn new things
  • The ability to conduct oneself in a positive and professional manner
  • Supervise student workers

Additional Information

Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.

Purdue University Northwest is an EOE/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, Shift work, Rotating shift, Monday to Friday,

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