Job Description

The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College seeks a part-time library assistant for the Jeanette Albiez Davis Library on the main campus in Rio Grande, Ohio. This position works primarily 4-8 hour shifts during the library's open hours, which includes some evenings and weekends.

The position's primary focus is to provide and supervise high quality customer service at various contact points (e.g., in person or online via email or chat) for students, faculty, staff, and community members visiting and using the library and its services. The successful candidate works directly with patrons to help them find and use either print or electronic resources to fulfill their information needs.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of the research process.
• Experience with library/information resources and search tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic computer problems.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information (understands and applies university and library policies and procedures).
• Ability to oversee the security of the building's resources and occupants (manages library's opening and closing procedures and addresses patron complaints and problem behavior).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Service oriented, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• Some previous library experience preferred.

Application Instructions:

Qualified applicants must send a cover letter detailing their interest and qualifications, updated resume, and the names and contact information of at least three professional references through the University's online application tracking system.


Review of applications will begin immediately. Position is open until filled. Background check required prior to hire. For additional information about Rio, please visit:

The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College is America's unique private/public institution of higher education designed to provide learners the opportunity to attain a high-quality, high-value education. Our personalized, learner-centered environment promotes successful lives, careers, and responsible citizenship. The campus of the university and community college is nestled in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio, and is adjacent to the original Bob Evans Farms and Homestead in Rio Grande.

Job Tags

Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift

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