Late-Night Library Assistant Job at Ohio University in Athens

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Job Title Late-Night Library Assistant

Posting Number 20161647STD

The Public Services Desk Support is a nighttime public-facing job located in Alden Library. You will work a busy service desk and help students, faculty, and community members by:

• Providing search assistance for physical and digital materials.
• Providing basic tech assistance with scanning, printing, and computers.
• Answering phone calls and chats.
• Giving directional help.
• Referring questions to librarians, archivists, and specialists.
• Checking library materials in/out.
• Maintaining and organizing library materials and equipment.

After training, you will also be responsible for closing the library at night. This will involve:

• Clearing floors at closing time.
• Checking patron ID during late-night hours.
• Securing the building.
• Making closing announcements.

There may also be opportunities to work on special projects with staff members or librarians. Scheduling is flexible with classes, internships, and Ohio University approved activities, but this must be communicated in advance. Nighttime support hours of operation are typically between 8pm-2am, Sunday through Thursday. Total scheduled hours will vary based upon availability, with the goal of 10-12 hours per week. After choosing this job, the student coordinator will reach out to you via your OHIO email about the expectations of the position and when training will begin.

Minimum Qualifications

• Sophomore or above.
• Customer service experience.
• Ability to work from 8pm to 2am.
• Basic computer literacy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with libraries.
• Experience working as part of a team.

Department Library

Pay Rate $11.00/hr

Posting Open Date 09/02/2025

Posting End Date 09/15/2025

Job Category Student Hourly

Planning Unit Library

Work Schedule Nighttime support hours of operation are typically between 8pm-2am, Sunday through Thursday. Total scheduled hours will vary based upon availability, with the goal of 10-12 hours per week.

Campus Athens

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Morganna Marks, marksm1@ohio.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.