Job Description

Position Information

Position Title Library Desk Assistant

Department Library

Appointment Term Spring (January - May)

FLSA Non-Exempt

Job Summary

To assist library staff with the daily functions at library desks.

Preferred start date: 01/20/2026

Essential Duties

• Basic customer service
• Checking in/out library materials using Sierra computer system
• Assist patrons in locating library materials
• Re-shelving library materials using the Library of Congress call number system
• Handling monetary transactions involving payment of fines, etc.
• Basic computer/clerical tasks
• Keeping work area and library areas neat and orderly
• Assist with disinfecting computer keyboards/mice, study tables and study rooms
• Stocking paper and changing toner in the library printers
• Communicate effectively with library patrons
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• MWSU Student
• Degree Seeking
• At least an overall 2.0 GPA
• Enrolled at least part-time
• May need to qualify for Federal Work Study

Preferred Qualifications

Federal Work Study eligible students are encouraged to apply.
Preferred start date: 01/20/2026

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• Be able to interact and communicate effectively with patrons and library staff
• Be able to push/pull 50lb cart of books
• Ability to shelve and retrieve library materials
• Basic computer/clerical skills and attention to detail is required
• Must be detail-oriented

Physical Demands Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Demands

Location where duties are to be performed

Library Circulation/Information Desks
Hearnes Library

Federal Work Study Not Required

Hours of Work

• Average 18 hours per week.
• Must be able to work nights and/or weekends between the hours of 9:00am – 9:00pm.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ST267P

Number of Vacancies 2

Open Date 11/20/2025

Priority Deadline 01/09/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

All students are encouraged to apply for Federal Work Study. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ) and submit all requested documentation (if applicable) for your eligibility to be determined.

This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website )

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Night shift, Weekend work,

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