Library Associate

About the role

Miles Community College is seeking a dynamic, customer-focused, and self-motivated Library Associate to support the daily operations of the College Library. This full-time, 10-month position provides direct access to library resources, services, technology, and instructional support for students, employees, and community patrons.

Responsibilities

• Circulation, cataloging, and interlibrary loan services
• Patron account management and fee processing
• Stacks maintenance and library programming
• Assisting patrons with library hardware and software
• Supporting library instruction and creating promotional/instructional materials
• Coordinating library-based cultural events
• Supervising student workers

Requirements

• Minimum of an associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred
• Library experience preferred
• Experience providing exceptional customer service in a public-facing environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn library systems, databases, software, and technology
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds of library materials and push library carts weighing up to 100 pounds

Skills

• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming learning environment
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Accuracy and attention to detail

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (10-month classified staff position)