Montreat College is hiring: Library Assistant in Charlotte

The Library Assistant works under the direction of the Library Director. This position provides assistance to the college community and supports library operations. The Library Assistant is responsible for circulation functions of library materials and library patron assistance, collection maintenance, assisting with student workforce, interlibrary loan coordination, and assisting with special projects. This is an onsite, 30 hour per week, twelve-month, benefitted staff position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Circulation Desk: Staffs the library’s circulation desk daily and serves as primary point of contact at the front desk for library patrons
  • Assists patrons in locating library resources
  • Working within Library Circulation Software issues and updates accounts to new patrons, including checking out and renewing materials, and patron correspondence
  • Assists with managing circulation desk course reserves
  • Performs opening and/or closing procedures depending on schedule
• Collection Maintenance:
  • Assists with shelving
  • Performs shelf maintenance (shelf reading, shifting, weeding, dusting)
  • Completes inventory process
• Coordinates interlibrary loan
  • Uses Library interlibrary loan software to requests books and journal articles
  • Issues overdue notices, and processing mailers
• Assists with student staffing
  • Recruitment and selection
  • Scheduling and training
  • Supervision and problem solving
• Performs other duties as assigned, such as archives, mail and post office processing, and library displays

Qualifications and Expectations

• The position requires a bachelor’s degree
• Library or retail experience preferred
• Ability to use standard office equipment and software, including the library’s system software
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs and ability to stand for extended periods
• Must have a strong customer service inclination
• The position requires functioning in a collaborative, collegial team-based setting as well as operating independently as a self-directed professional who is able to meet deadlines.

Montreat College is a Christian liberal arts college accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to offer masters, bachelors, and associates degrees. The main campus is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains fifteen miles east of Asheville, North Carolina, a region recognized as one of the most attractive living environments in the United States. Satellite campuses in Asheville, Charlotte, and other sites supplement the main campus. The College is committed to Christ centered teaching and learning and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.

Summary

Job Posting: Library Assistant – Montreat College

Montreat College seeks a Library Assistant to support circulation, patrons, collections, and interlibrary loans in a 30-hour/week onsite role with benefits.

Salary Currency: USD

Payroll: MONTH

Date Posted: 2025-02-03

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Hiring Organization: Montreat College

Organization URL: https://www.montreat.edu

Location: PostalAddress, 310 Gaither Circle, Montreat, North Carolina, 28757, USA