JOB TITLE:
Library Assistant
DEPARTMENT AND LOCATION OF JOB:
Library, Broussard Family Library and Learning Commons, BL 201, FVCC Kalispell Campus
ELIGIBILITY:
Students must be Work Study Eligible (as determined by Financial Aid)
START DATE:
This position will start Fall Semester 2025
LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:
Academic Calendar Year 2025/2026
PAY RANGE:
$14.00 to $15.00 per hour depending on experience
WORK SCHEDULE:
Flexible schedule Monday through Sunday, with varied hours including evenings and weekends depending on student schedule. This position may work up to 19 hours per week.
DRESS CODE:
Casual wear with appropriate coverage
POSITION PURPOSE/ROLE:
Supports the Library operations on campus
POSITION DUTIES:
Provides general services and assistance to Library users
Duties may include:
- Shelves books, DVDs and periodicals;
- Processes new items for circulations (books, DVDs, periodicals);
- Monitors use of resources;
- Provides general information on Library policies and procedures;
- Provides assistance at the circulation desk by checking items in and out;
- Assists Library users with Virtual Reality use and with creating Virtual Reality Videos
- Assists Library users with Podcasting and Film Recording in One Button Studio
- Assists Library users with Assistive Technology software
- Assists with maintenance of various library technology, including laptops, virtual reality, One Button studio, printing, and more.
- Performs filing and data processing; and
- May perform other like duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current FVCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester, and
- Basic skills in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, and office and technology skills, and ability and willingness to learn new programs, and
- Ability to provide quality customer service and interact in a pleasant and professional manner and ability to positively work with students, faculty, staff, and community partners; and
- Ability to work independently with a minimal level of supervision as well as in a team environment, and
- Ability to problem-solve and be self-motivated, and
- Possess good organizational skills, and
- Willingness to try new work experiences
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience working in a library;
- Research skills; and
- Willingness to learn new technology
STUDENT SKILL DEVELOPMENT:
Communication skills, critical thinking, effective reasoning, planning, technology, social responsibility
PREDICTED OUTCOME:
Practical competence, critical thinking, collaboration, communicating effectively, technological competence
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES:
- Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credits for fall or spring semester to qualify for student employment.
- Students may not work beyond 19 hours per week during semester.
- Student workers shall be actively engaged; no use of cell phones (except in case of emergency)or social media.
- Student workers shall demonstrate a commitment to the job with adherence to work schedule, effective communication/interpersonal skills, and quality customer service skills to be a representative of FVCC.
- EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS, REFERENCE CHECKS, AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: Prior to offers of student employment, FVCC may conduct thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicant's application or resume. Additionally, FVCC may conduct post-offer criminal background checks.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING APPLICATION: Students who need assistance in applying for current job opportunities may contact Valerie Clement, Human Resources Partner, Recruitment, vclement@fvcc.edu or 406-756-3985.
Student employment offers students a growth opportunity to prepare them for future careers and as ambassadors of Flathead Valley Community College.
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