What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant position at Bay College?
Position Information
Position Title
Library Assistant
Pay Grade Level
PT G-3
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Benefits
Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems, YMCA membership, Wellness Program, professional development support.
Department
Library Services
Campus Location
Escanaba
Min Salary
$16.30
Max Salary
$19.18
FTE
0.50
Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time
Position Type
Staff
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Assistant supports the Library’s mission to provide a welcoming and friendly environment for all students, staff, and community members; materials and services that promote learning, instruction, research, self-awareness, and cultural awareness; and job training for work-study students. This position assists in the day-to-day operation of the library, basic technology support, and planning and coordination of material displays and programs. The Assistant contributes to ensuring that the Bay College Library is a place of belonging on campus and is a responsive and vital academic resource for students, faculty, staff and community members. This position is part-time, 20 hours per week. Work schedule may include one/two evening(s) per week during the fall and winter semesters
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree in a related field.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population (including, staff, faculty, students, and public) in a courteous and professional manner.
- Excellent customer service skills and a commitment to client/patron-centered services.
- A high degree of collaboration, flexibility, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking skills.
- Willingness to learn to use and troubleshoot a variety of computer programs and technologies.
- Outstanding listening, interpersonal, time-management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and with attention to detail.
- Experience using MS Office: Excel, Access, Word, Publisher.
Preferred Qualifications
- Some knowledge or experience in a library or using library software and online library information systems is preferred.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude, maturity, initiative and integrity with a professional image contributing to the success of the College.
- Ability to maintain working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Identifies needed action without continual direction.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the College’s mission.
- Some experience in supervising the work of others.
Months Per Year
12
Hours Worked Per Week
20
Work Schedule
August–May: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. June–July: Monday, Wednesday, and one additional day during library open hours. May include 1–2 evenings/week and one Saturday/year.
Supervision Exercised
Work-Study Students
Supervision Received
Works under the general supervision of the College Librarian
Work Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Travel requirement
NA
Job Duties
Job Duty
Acts as the initial customer service contact for the Library. Is seated at the Library’s main desk and greets and directs walk-in traffic, answers the main phone line, and responds to emails.
Job Duty
Assists in the day-to-day library operations, including opening and closing of the library.
Job Duty
Assists at front desk with circulation functions such as the charging/discharging of materials, renewal of materials, registration of new patrons, filling holds and interlibrary loan requests, creation of student and staff I.D. cards, and assisting patrons with computers, photocopiers, and accessibility devices.
Job Duty
Performs clerical duties, such as sorting mail, filing, photocopying, word processing, and mailing out letters. Keeps up regular communication with supervisors regarding changes, and seek streamline processes where appropriate.
Job Duty
Promotes research of evidence from trusted academic sources on a wide array of topics, without judgement.
Job Duty
Explains reference sources and how to use them with patrons.
Job Duty
Assists College Librarian in planning themes, selecting materials, and designing layouts for library material and virtual displays on the Escanaba and Iron Mountain Campuses
Job Duty
Performs Collection Maintenance, including sorting, shelving, shelf reading, and shifting of material. Assists in carrying out collection weeding projects.
Job Duty
Assists in cataloging and processing library materials.
Job Duty
Assists College Librarian in planning, implementing, and promoting library programs and events.
Job Duty
Assists College Librarian in supervising and coaching work-study students; assigns tasks.
Job Duty
Maintains records of overdue and billed items.
Job Duty
Maintains records of print collection of serial magazines and newspapers.
Job Duty
Monitors library cash drawer.
Job Duty
Exercises sound judgment in interpreting established library policies and procedures when dealing with patrons.
Job Duty
Participates and seeks professional development and growth.
Job Duty
Maintain filing system for library accounts, inventory, and equipment.
Job Duty
Maintain proper function of office equipment.
Job Duty
May participate in a campus committee as a liaison to the library.
Job Duty
Any other duties as assigned.
Department Information
Contact(s)
Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources
Shena Turan, Human Resources Specialist
Shena Turan, Human Resources Specialist
Contact Phone/Extension
906-217-4016
Contact Email
hr@baycollege.edu
Contact Fax
906-217-1625
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S286P
Posting Date
07/22/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://careers.baycollege.edu/postings/2954
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Salary : $16 - $19