Library Assistant

The E. M. White Library at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary is seeking a Library Student Assistant to support circulation and customer service operations. This is a great opportunity for students interested in library work, research, or gaining customer service experience in an academic setting.

Position Details

• Job Title: Library Student Assistant
• Supervisor: Public Services Librarian
• Hours: Up to 10 hours per week
• Location: E. M. White Library
• Work Schedule: May include evenings (after 5 p.m.) and weekends
  
  

Job Purpose

Assist with library circulation, customer service, and basic research support to ensure smooth daily operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Check out and check in library materials
• Re-shelve books and maintain shelf order
• Process new books for circulation
• Provide basic library research assistance (catalog and database searches)
• Handle interlibrary loan requests
• Offer friendly and professional customer service to library users
• Occasionally assist in supervising interns
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Some prior work experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Friendly and professional customer service skills
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry books
• Ability to reach books on low and high shelves
• Ability to read small print
  
  

This position offers valuable experience in an academic library setting and is ideal for students interested in research, information management, or customer service.

To apply, please send your CV/resume to Bobi Bilz via email at bbilz@lpts.edu.