Part-Time Library Assistant

About the role

Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) seeks a part-time Library Assistant to help deliver library services by assisting patrons in their use of library spaces and services.

Responsibilities

• Staff library service desks, opening and closing library spaces as assigned
• Greets patrons, helping and directing them to requested service points within the facility and to other departments within the College
• Accesses and updates borrower records to check library materials in and out, renew items, and update account information as needed
• Sherds library materials and maintains the physical appearance and order of collections through shelving, shelf reading, and shifting
• Guides patrons in using computers, copiers, equipment, and printers
• Collections and logs library charges when appropriate, making change for cash transactions
• Inspects items for damage and notifies a supervisor if needed
• Ensures users receive excellent customer service
• Maintains confidentiality of user information
• Contributes to work in other library functional areas as needed

Requirements

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. This position works a variable schedule including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus one year of experience in a library environment or a related field
• Knowledge of the organization and administration of various higher education academic and social programs
• Knowledge of campus and community resources
• Knowledge of state, federal, and campus rules, regulations, and requirements related to campus academic and social programs
• Ability to coordinate the activities of campus academic and/or social programs
• Ability to evaluate collected information and formulate into recommendations
• Ability to compile information into report form

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking
• Constantly hearing, talking
• Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, view a computer terminal, and read

Benefits

Rate of Pay: $14.00 per Hour

Position Averages 19 hours per week during normal operating hours

Completed applications received by 7/27/2026 will be assured full consideration. Late Applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus one year of experience in a library environment or a related field
• Knowledge of the organization and administration of various higher education academic and social programs
• Knowledge of campus and community resources
• Knowledge of state, federal, and campus rules, regulations, and requirements related to campus academic and social programs
• Ability to coordinate the activities of campus academic and/or social programs
• Ability to evaluate collected information and formulate into recommendations
• Ability to compile information into report form

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
• The work environment typically consists of a professional office setting with a moderate noise level, including sounds from conversations, office equipment, and occasional movement of staff.
• Lighting is standard for office spaces, and the temperature is controlled to remain within a comfortable range.
• Employees may occasionally need to visit other areas, such as storage rooms, conference spaces, or outdoor locations, where environmental conditions may vary.
• Infrequently, exposure to louder noise levels or physical activities, such as moving lightweight materials, might be required.