Library Student Assistant – E. M. White Library
Job Summary:
The E. M. White Library at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary is seeking a Library Student Assistant to support circulation and customer service operations. This is a great opportunity for students interested in library work, research, or gaining customer service experience in an academic setting.
Position Details:
- Job Title: Library Student Assistant
- Supervisor: Public Services Librarian
- Hours: Up to 10 hours per week
- Location: E. M. White Library
- Work Schedule: May include evenings (after 5 p.m.) and weekends
Job Purpose:
Assist with library circulation, customer service, and basic research support to ensure smooth daily operations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Check out and check in library materials
- Re-shelve books and maintain shelf order
- Process new books for circulation
- Provide basic library research assistance (catalog and database searches)
- Handle interlibrary loan requests
- Offer friendly and professional customer service to library users
- Occasionally assist in supervising interns
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
- Some prior work experience
- Strong attention to detail
- Friendly and professional customer service skills
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry books
- Ability to reach books on low and high shelves
- Ability to read small print
This position offers valuable experience in an academic library setting and is ideal for students interested in research, information management, or customer service.
Application Process:
To apply, please send your CV/resume to Bobi Bilz via email at bbilz@lpts.edu.
About Louisville Seminary
Founded in 1853, Louisville Seminary offers an inclusive and diverse learning community, welcoming students from wide ecumenical backgrounds while maintaining its long, historic commitment to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). Louisville Seminary is led by the Holy Spirit to educate people to proclaim the Gospel, to care for all, and to work for justice in communities everywhere. It is distinguished by its nationally-recognized marriage and family therapy and field education programs, its black church studies program, the scholarship and church service among its faculty, and a commitment to training people to participate in the continuing ministry of Jesus Christ. For more information, call (800) 264-1839 or log onto www.lpts.edu.
Louisville Seminary is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability.