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Tipton R-VI School District

Library Aide

Tipton, MO · On-site

$12.25 - $14.75/hr

Job Titles: Library Aide Department: Clerical and Support Reports to: Building Principal and ... and help monitor student grades Qualifications Education High school graduate Certificates ...

Columbia College

Lead Library Assistant

Columbia, MO

$18.50/hr

Provide general reference and circulation assistance, helping students effectively access library resources, technologies, and services. * Support Learning Commons services, assisting students with ...

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KIPP

SY 26/27 Library Media Specialist

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$44K - $59K/yr

Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students in K - 8th grade to help them locate ... Library Programs * Serve as information resource for library services and other whole-school ...

KIPP

SY 26/27 Library Media Specialist

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$44K - $59K/yr

Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students in K - 8th grade to help them locate ... Library Programs * Serve as information resource for library services and other whole-school ...

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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. Strong organizational skills, good communication, and familiarity with library systems or cataloging tools are beneficial. Some positions may require basic computer skills and the ability to work flexible hours.
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Library Associate III - Reference & Adult Services

Kirkwood Public Library

Kirkwood, MO • On-site

Other

PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

This will stay posted until the job is filled. Please submit 3 references with phone numbers.
Kirkwood Public Library
July 2026
FLSA Classification: Part-time, Non-Exempt
Position: Library Associate III - Reference & Adult Services
Reports to: Manager of Reference & Adult Services
Job Purpose: Answer questions from the public by researching and citing articles and wowing them with the data you find. Know all the best places to find answers to questions. Provide education and training to the public through events you plan with community partners and other librarians. If you can do this while providing amazing customer service, we'd love to hear from you.
Current Schedule is Tuesdays 12:45PM - 9:15PM, Wednesdays 5:15PM - 9:15PM, Every other Saturday from 8:45AM - 5:15PM. First Saturday would be August 15th.
Skills & Tasks:
Run the Reference Desk (i.e. opening, closing). Assist our community with a range of information needs & questions, including use of our library catalog, public computers, databases, and making reading suggestions. If we don't have what they need? Help them find it another way!
Get certified as a passport agent through training from the Department of State, and help people meet their travel goals & needs. You must meet all the qualifications of becoming a passport acceptance agent (read section C).
Develop, organize, and present events in the Library and in the community that represent all backgrounds.
Assist in the selection of books, movies, music, etc to be added to the library's collection. Assist in retiring items that may be in poor condition or replace things that need to be updated.
Marketing! At small libraries we create our own buzz! Do you know Canva or want to learn? Awesome, you'll hop right in creating flyers and digital content to post to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram...you name it, we've got it.
Perform other duties as assigned (this could be jumping in to help customer service, home borrowing services, collecting data at programs, and more!).
Qualifications:

  1. Required: previous library or customer service experience.
  2. Required: attention to detail
  3. The ability to help others use Windows computers, not just know how to use them yourself
  4. Professional level internet searching skills & curiosity to find the right answer
  5. Strong customer service skills; communicate with the public in a professional manner in person and over the phone
  6. Willingness and ability to learn new technologies available in the library and the ability to translate that knowledge to the public and other staff members
  7. Ability to manage projects and events on your own (includes creating, promoting, facilitating, evaluating)
  8. Ability to complete tasks with or without reasonable accommodations.

Benefits: PTO accrual starting Day 1. EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and ability to get a Kirkwood Recreation Station Employee ID available to all employees.
For the full job description email mel@kplmo.org.

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