Part Time Evening Research Assistant

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Job Title:

Part Time Evening Research Assistant

Job Family:

Temp

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Pay Type:

Hourly

Department:

JM Library-13

Job Summary:

The Furman University Libraries seek a person to help patrons at the Research Assistance Desk during the evening. Sunday - Wednesday, 5PM-10PM during the academic year August 2026-May 2027. Additional hours will be available during peak periods or due to the scheduled absences of other employees.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

Staff Research Assistance Desk four evenings a week (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) from 5:00pm - 10:00pm.

• Help patrons in person at the Research Assistance Desk

• Answer research questions on the phone and through online chat

• Record data regarding interactions

• Refer questions to library faculty/staff as needed

Cross-trains in Circulation policies and procedures to provide supervisory coverage during mid-evening break. Serves as the designated backup closer and is expected to close the Duke Library at 1:00am in the event of an unexpected absence of the Evening Circulation Supervisor.

Communicates with student assistants during shift changes

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Knowledge of library operations

• Comfortable using desktop computer, including multiple browsers and Microsoft Word.

• Comfort working with public, customer service orientation

Ability to:

• Work cooperatively and tactfully with co-workers, faculty, staff, patrons, and students.

• Follow written and oral instructions.

• Effectively communicate policies, procedure, requests and information to colleagues, patrons, students, and faculty, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience research assistance in an academic library

• MLIS or MLS degree, or library-related graduate studies

• Experience with SpringShare products (LibGuides, LibAnswers, LibChat, etc.)

Salary & Benefits

The salary for this position is $18 per hour.

Application Procedure

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit the following:

• A cover letter

• A resume

• Names and contact information of three reference

Education Requirements:

Certification Requirements:

Job Posting End Date (if date is blank, posting is open ended):