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What is a library helper?

A library helper is a person who assists library staff with tasks such as shelving books, organizing materials, helping visitors locate resources, and maintaining the library environment. The role often requires good organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team, sometimes involving basic computer or cataloging system use.

What qualifications do you need for a library helper?

Library helpers typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and good organizational and communication skills. Some positions may require basic computer skills and the ability to handle physical tasks like shelving books. Certification is not usually required but can be beneficial for certain roles.

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Infographic showing various Library Helper job openings in Mississippi as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution.

Library Support Assistant

Lee-Itawamba Library System

Tupelo, MS • On-site

Other

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Part-time
Description
The Library Support Assistant is a part-time, position responsible for providing excellent customer service and assistance to patrons, children, and families. This includes answering patron requests, registering new patrons, helping patrons navigate the library's collection, and helping patrons check out, renew, and return library materials. Library Support Assistants will float between the Adult Services, Public Services, and Youth Services on an as-needed basis, staffing service desks, shelving library materials, keeping department spaces tidy, and assisting department staff prepare and implement library programs as necessary. Library Support Assistants report to the manager of the department to which they are assigned. This position is a part-time, 16 hours/week role. The work schedule for these roles requires flexibility and may include evening and weekend hours.
The work environment for this role is sometimes fast-paced and may involve large crowds of program attendees, children, and families. It may also involve a range of noises and other distractions, including loud children. Additionally, this position may be called upon to work around strong smells such as craft paint, hot glue, and laminating equipment.
Central functions and responsibilities of this role include:
- Provides excellent customer service and assistance to patrons
- Accurately shelves and shelf-reads library collections
- Assists department staff in preparing and implementing library programs
- Supervises student volunteers as needed
- Enforces library policies and procedures, including patron conduct policies
- Performs or assists with library closing procedures as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 1-2 years customer service experience, library experience preferred
- Excellent computer skills and ability to learn library-specific software
- Ability to learn and actively utilize the Dewey Decimal library shelving system
- Ability to establish and maintain positive, working relationships with library teammates
- Ability to handle fast-paced, moderate-to-high pressure environment and adapt quickly
- Ability to research and remain familiar with library resources and initiatives
- Strong team player
- High level of self-motivation, creativity, initiative, and resourcefulness
- Ability to work both independently-with limited supervision-and collaboratively
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to read and understand information on book spine labels and computer monitors
- Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, and turn while shelving and/or moving library materials
- Ability to sit on the floor or stretch to reach higher materials if needed
- Ability to prepare for crafts, such as cutting out materials with scissors, using glue, etc.
- Ability to lift up to at least 20 pounds

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