Compensation: $16 - $17 per hour based on experience and/or technical knowledge for the position.
Time Required: This is a part-time position contracted during the fall and spring semesters. Beginning August 2026, the library assistant will work approximately 20 hours per week when classes are in session. Schedule is negotiable upon hire.
Institutional Mission
Nelson University exists to equip students spiritually, academically, professionally, and cross-culturally for their God-given careers and callings.
Position Overview
The Library Assistant assists the Campus Librarian in library operations including but not limited to providing library services, improving the collection, organizing information, marketing the library, and maintaining an orderly study environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Front Desk Services
Create user accounts, check library materials in and out, approve renewals, place holds, and submit interlibrary loan requests
Find, retrieve, and reshelve print and digital library materials
Answer questions and troubleshoot technical issues
Monitor library usage and enforce library policies
Collections
Process, mend, and weed library materials
Organize book displays and shelving
Correct old catalog listings
Digitize and organize campus archival materials
User Experience / Engagement
Plan and execute library programming
Serve as an assistant editor for the Warrior yearbook
Market library resources and services through signage, displays, and social media
Provide basic library instruction or programming in the evenings upon request
Qualifications
Faith, service and lifestyle that meets University expectations (See IPM sections: "Statement of Core Values," "Doctrinal Statement," "Christian Standards," "Lifestyle Standard.")
Intermediate knowledge of computers, social media, and productivity applications such as Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Canva.
Intermediate knowledge of (academic) library operations and Library of Congress classification system
Preferred: Some college completed
Preferred: Experience working in higher education and/or libraries
Abilities and Skills
Demonstrates ability to work independently and collaboratively
Demonstrates ability to warmly and readily serve students and staff
Demonstrates efficiency and careful attention to detail
Demonstrates strong customer service, written, and verbal communication skills
Demonstrates creative insight to serve and improve the library
Can sit, stand, climb stairs, bend, reach, and lift up to 30 pounds
Contact
For more information, email kvilla@nelson.edu.
How to Apply:
Complete the fields to the right of this screen under "Apply here". These fields contain intake information. After clicking submit application, you will be taken to the Nelson Employment Application where you will be asked to list references and previous employment positions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Note:
This position is not exempt from overtime in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.