Part-Time Library Assistant

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.This Part-Time Library Assistant helps deliver library services by assisting patrons in their use of library spaces and services. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. This position works a variable schedule including evenings and weekends.Essential Duties:Staff library service desks, opening and closing library spaces as assignedGreets patrons, helping and directing them to requested service points within the facility and to other departments within the CollegeAccess borrower records to check library materials in and out, renew items, and update account information as neededShelves library materials and preserves the physical appearance and order of collections through shelving, shelf reading, and shiftingGuides patrons in using computers, copiers, equipment, and printersCollects and logs library charges when appropriate, making change for cash transactionsInspects items for damage and notifies a supervisor if neededEnsures users receive excellent customer serviceMaintains confidentiality of user informationContributes to work in other library functional areas as neededAdditional duties may be assigned as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the department and collegeRate of Pay: $14.00 per HourPosition Averages 19 hours per week during normal operating hoursCompleted applications received by 7/27/2026 will be assured full consideration. Late Applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position Minimum Qualifications:The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus one year of experience in a library environment or a related fieldKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of the organization and administration of various higher education academic and social programsKnowledge of campus and community resourcesKnowledge of state, federal, and campus rules, regulations, and requirements related to campus academic and social programsAbility to coordinate the activities of campus academic and/or social programsAbility to evaluate collected information and formulate into recommendationsAbility to compile information into report formPhysical Demands/Work Environment:The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of thi...