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Assistant Librarian

Columbia College
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Aug 2025

About the role

Job Details

Job Location Columbia College - Columbia, SCPosition Type Part Time

Description

Job Summary

Provide library support for students, staff, and faculty through circulation, reference, and resource tasks. Proactively assists the library in patron support, shelving, and other duties as assigned. This is a temporary, part-time position of no more than 25 hours per week with the primary shifts occurring Thursday through Sunday 5pm-10pm.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • MLIS or related degree from an accredited college/university or current enrollment in an MLIS or related graduate program.
  • Extensive experience working in or using an academic library.
  • Preferred: Experience supervising others.

Required Skills

  • Outstanding verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Outstanding organization skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and follow through.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

  • Supervises student workers and manages workflow.
  • Staff the Reference/Circulation desk.
  • Monitors all 3 levels/floors of the library.
  • Manages the closing of the library.
  • Provides circulation services.
  • Provide reference services in person, via online chat, email, and phone.
  • Assists with projects and programs such as exam study events and other library events as scheduled.
  • Locates resources from the library’s collection for patrons.
  • Assists patrons with computers and printing questions.
  • Performs shelving and shelf reading.
  • May perform other job duties as assigned.

Applications:

  • Contact: Brennan Davis, Acting Dean of Integrated Learning Services
  • Submit as one file:
    • CV
    • Unofficial transcripts

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