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Morgan State University

Morgan State University is hiring: Library Assistant in Baltimore

Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, United States, 21251

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Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title
Library Assistant

Division
Divison of Academic Affairs

Department
Earl S. Richardson Library

Work Status
Full Time

Position Category
Staff

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Pay Range
04

Salary Range
$33,580 - $42,027 / year (with potential growth of $50,620)

Fund Source
State Support

Job Summary

The job duties of the Library Assistant include providing Library Circulation services for patrons at the service desks, among other public service duties. This position also involves opening and closing the library, working evenings and nights, and maintaining all aspects of the facility's operations based on the needs of the library.

Job Duties

The job duties of the Library Assistant include:
  • Providing Library Circulation services for patrons at the service desk and other public service duties
  • Opening and closing the library
  • Handle routine patron complaints and answer a variety of questions at the circulation desk
  • Submit a report at the end of the month
  • Maintaining all aspects of the facility operations based on the needs of the library


Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education:
  • A High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required.

Experience:
  • No experience is required.


Other Preferences for Consideration

Preferences:
  • Library Assistance experience is preferred.
  • Familiarity with a library environment, such as a page, or recent and relevant experience working in an Access Services or Circulation Department of an academic or research library.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
  • Skill in alphabetic and numeric filing
  • Ability to learn and understand library terminology and functions
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library users and staff
  • Ability to lift, transport, sort, and shelve library materials
  • Ability to operate standard library and office equipment including personal computers and library software, photocopiers, microfilm, and microfiche readers


Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
ST01397

Number of Vacancies
1

Job Open Date
02/10/2025

Application Review Date

Job Close Date
03/03/2025

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please enter one professional reference in the References page of the application.
The work schedule for this position includes evenings and nights shifts.