The Access Services Assistant participates on the Circulation team within Preus Library to provide circulation and basic information access services. The Access Services Assistant is also the point person during scheduled shifts for Preus Library building concerns and the management of access services equipment. Supervisory responsibilities include management of library student staff productivity.

This position is a .15 FTE position working during the academic year only. This position will follow an afternoon schedule typically from 1:30pm-5:30pm on Fridays and 11:30am-1:30pm on Saturdays. 

For full consideration, please apply by December 1, 2025

PAY: $13.87 - $16.32

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

All members of the Circulation Team, including the Access Services Assistant, carry shared responsibility for providing access to information in Preus Library and providing circulation and basic information services.

Responsibilities of the Circulation Team include:

• Opening, closing, and attentive oversight of Preus Library.
• Attention to a quality customer service environment for all circulation and related help services to support the academic mission of Luther College as an institution of higher education.
• Proper management of the print collection.
• Assistance with all forms of service found at the circulation desk, including checkouts, problem resolutions, inventory management, basic information questions, and logging of transactions.

Specific responsibilities of the Access Services Assistant include:

• Close Preus Library on Fridays.
• Open Preus Library on Saturdays.
• Oversee circulation responsibilities (checkouts, returns, reshelving) during scheduled shifts.
• Provide basic information services (in-person, phone, and email).
• Serve as point person for Preus Library security or equipment concerns during scheduled shifts.
• Supervision of productivity of library student employees working at the Circulation desk.
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Circulation Desk student workers
   

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in a library environment is preferred
• Vision and experience in quality customer service and support.
• The ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the college.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results from a background check and verification of credentials.