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The Library Assistant is dedicated to providing excellent customer service and ensuring a welcoming experience for all patrons of the Library of Engineering and Science and its partner libraries. In this role, you will prioritize the needs of both internal and external customers—answering questions and offering assistance in person, by phone, or electronically. You will guide patrons in finding and effectively using information resources, technology, online catalogs, and databases, and help locate materials as needed.

Your responsibilities also include managing collections and inventory through an online management system and keeping records of building usage, patron questions, and assistance provided for ongoing assessment. You will support and help train student assistants, communicate with their supervisor, and provide coverage during planned staff absences or emergencies.

As a member of the 3D printing team, you’ll work collaboratively to assist users with file setup, troubleshooting, and printing, ensuring smooth operations and positive communication. You’ll also help maintain a safe and secure environment for all, reporting any issues to supervisors or relevant personnel as appropriate.

Please note: The hourly pay range for this position is from $15.00 to $19.90 per hour. 

Overall, this position requires a proactive, service-minded approach and a commitment to creating a helpful, inclusive library environment.

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About Us:

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. 

What We Are Looking For :

Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:

• High school diploma/GED
• Three (3) years library or public service experience required

Skills needed:

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively to provide service in a diverse work environment and community.
•  Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
•  Excellent written and oral communication skills.
•  Must be well-organized and able to pay attention to detail and concentrate on one task over a period of time.
•  Enthusiasm for learning about and using information technologies. 
• Able to work under pressure with frequent interruptions.
•  Ability to adjust to a rapidly changing environment.
•  Sound judgment and decision-making. Able to work independently and with others. 
• Library competencies include adaptability, communication, continuous improvement, cross-functional perspective, initiative/judgment, self-development/continuous learning, service orientation and work standards.
• Reference skills/research experience desired.
• Experience with 3D printing desired but not required. 

What is helpful:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree.  

What We Want You to Know :

Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt 
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Plan
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
All applications must be held the first 5 business days due to our Equal Opportunity Employment policy

Career Stream

Administrative and operational Support 2
Pay Band S035
Job Code #20002380
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php 

Who We Are:
Purdue University Archives and Special Collections supports the discovery, learning and engagement goals of Purdue University by identifying, collecting, preserving, and making available for research records, personal papers, and rare books of enduring value. Archives and Special Collections has four collecting focus areas: Flight and Space Exploration Archives, Psychoactive Substances Research, University Archives, and Women’s Archives and include special collections and rare book collections. 

EA / EO:
Purdue University is an EA/EO employer.