Iowa Valley Community College District

Library Associate

Location: Ellsworth Community College, Iowa Falls, IA, 50126

Rate of Pay: $13.14/hour

Job Summary:

The Library Associate will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to library patrons, assisting with circulation and reference services, and performing a variety of tasks related to the daily operations of the library.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist patrons with circulation and reference services, including checking materials in and out, placing holds, and answering basic reference questions
  • Shelve library materials and maintain the organization of the library collection
  • Assist with programming and outreach efforts, including planning and implementing events and activities for library patrons of all ages
  • Provide support for library technology, including troubleshooting and assisting patrons with computer and internet use
  • Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as cleaning and organizing library spaces and materials
  • Assist with collection development and maintenance, including selecting and ordering materials and processing new acquisitions
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
  • Excellent customer service skills and ability to work well with a diverse group of patrons and colleagues
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Experience with library technology and software preferred
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed


Physical Demands:

The Library Associate must be able to lift and move library materials weighing up to 25 pounds, and must be able to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time.

Iowa Valley Community College District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, actual or potential parental, family, marital status or veteran status or other protected classes. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President of Administration, serving as the District Equity Officer, 3702 S. Center Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158, 641-844-5530, equity@iavalley.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: 312-730-1560 Facsimile: 312-730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Education and Training
  • Industries

    Higher Education

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Iowa Valley Community College District by 2x

See who you know

Get notified about new Library Associate jobs in Iowa Falls, IA.

Sign in to create job alert

Similar jobs

People also viewed

Looking for a job?

Visit the Career Advice Hub to see tips on interviewing and resume writing.

View Career Advice Hub