InterLibrary Loan Student Worker Assistant - JFL

Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion, Jerry Falwell Library Student Worker Assistant will conduct themselves professionally, courteously, and politely in interactions with library employees and customers. They will support one or more of the departments within the Jerry Falwell Library.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts themselves as a professional by being on time and reliable for scheduled hours, adhering to the student worker dress code, and following instructions. Communicates clearly, including responding to emails in a timely manner, answering the phones and, alerting the supervisor to changes in schedule. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor and library administration. Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission. Performs the duties of the relevant position:

Interlibrary Loan Assistant: supports the Interlibrary Loan staff with gathering, processing, and distributing library materials to customers. This position reports to the Interlibrary Loan Supervisor. Locates and retrieves books, audiovisual materials, and periodicals from the various library collections and areas. Scans articles/book chapters for customers. Uses Alma to check library materials in and out. Packages library materials being shipped to other libraries and distance learners.

Transports library materials to and from the Customer Service Center and ASRS, and delivers materials to faculty members’ offices and/or departments.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

• Required to be a current student in good academic standing.

• Federal Work Study approved preferred.

• Additional requirements and preferences of the relevant position:

Interlibrary Loan Assistant:

• Required to be able to push book carts weighing up to 250 pounds.

• Well-developed communications skills required.

• Previous library experience preferred.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.

• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.

• Public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Computer and scheduling skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Required to travel to local and campus locations.

• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.

• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.

• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.

• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate. The working environment may also include the facilitation of outdoor events.

Work Hours

This position is normally scheduled for 12-18 hours per week. Must be willing to work mornings and occasional special events.

Target Hire Date

2026-01-09

Time Type

Part time

Location

Lynchburg - In Office

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management pra