What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Services Assistant position at Kalamazoo Valley Community College?
Posting Number:
201101490P
Job Title:
Library Services Assistant
Location:
Unassigned or Multiple Locations
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full Time
Pay Rate:
Minimum of $19.66 per hour. Rate will be determined based upon education and relevant years of experience beyond the minimum requirements.
Position Type:
Staff
Department:
Library
Job Summary:
Do you enjoy helping students, faculty and staff find the information, tools and technology they need to succeed? Are you the kind of person who feels energized by front-line customer service in a learning environment? If so, Kalamazoo Valley Community College may have the ideal full-time job opportunity for you.
About Us
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, MI. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow, and thrive.
About Us
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, MI. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow, and thrive.
About the Opportunity
Kalamazoo Valley is seeking a full-time Library Services Assistant as part of our Kalamazoo Valley Library. This position supervises the daily operations of library services at multiple campus locations with a primary focus at Arcadia Commons Campus Libraries. This role supports all students, staff and faculty by providing a high level of customer service and access to the Kalamazoo Valley library resources.
Specific Responsibilities of this Position Include:
Specific Responsibilities of this Position Include:
- Provides front-line customer service at the library service desks.
- Connects students, faculty and staff with library services and resources such as books, course reserves and technology.
- Performs circulation, shelving, and maintenance of physical library materials and item records.
- Process incoming and outgoing interlibrary loans.
- Instructs students on how to use library resources and demonstrates the application of these tools to meet their educational goals.
- Provides technology assistance to students and assists with a variety of software such as word processing, presentation software, spreadsheets and browsers.
- Performs library opening and closing duties.
- Utilizes integrated library automation system software, learning management systems, databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Updates patron accounts and billing.
- Assists with special projects and library programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Appropriate education, training, experience and talents are required. An example of this would be a high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
Physical Demands:
No specific physical demands identified.
Work Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some occasional evening and weekend hours possible.
Posting Date
11/21/2025
Closing Date:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please apply online at: jobs.kvcc.edu.
This position will remain posted until filled, however, priority consideration will be given to applications received by December 7, 2025.
This position will remain posted until filled, however, priority consideration will be given to applications received by December 7, 2025.
EEO Statement
As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive.
Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.
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