Position Title:

Library Assistant III

Job Group:

Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of library work experience, or A combination of related work experience, undergraduate education, and/or post-high school library training totaling four years.

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Iowa State University Library is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time (40 hours per week) Evening Library Assistant III and a full-time (40 hours per week) Weekend/Evening Library Assistant III. As a member of the Access Services team at ISU Library, this person provides circulation and limited reference services to the ISU community and is responsible for providing a safe environment within the library. They functionally oversee student employees, assisting with training and ensuring student employees complete daily tasks, and provide excellent customer service at our main service point and throughout the building. The Library Assistant III serves as the primary supervisor on duty during evening and/or weekend library hours. This position is responsible for the opening and/or closing duties of Parks Library and conducting safety rounds throughout the building.

These positions require an ability to both work independently and function well within a team, provide excellent customer service in a variety of situations, task switch with frequent interruptions, resolve problems in a timely manner, and readily respond to changing circumstances. The Iowa State University Library is committed to fostering and inspiring a welcoming environment that is open and supportive of all users. This position contributes to a collaborative working and learning environment.

The successful candidate will be expected to work independently as well as collaboratively in a rapidly changing, team-based environment which will require the use of organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills, and the ability to interact and communicate effectively with library staff and the university community. These skills will aid the candidate in formulating and implementing innovative approaches and solutions to problems and communicating complex ideas to a wide range of audiences.

Work schedule during the regular academic semesters for the evening position:

Tuesday: 3:00pm – 2:30am
Wednesday: 3:00pm – 2:30am
Thursday: 3:00pm – 2:30amm
Friday: 11:00am – 8:30pm

Work schedule during the regular academic semesters for the weekend/evening position:

Saturday: 9:30am – 8:30pm
Sunday: 9:30am – 8:30pm
Monday: 9:30am – 8:30pm
Tuesday: 9:30am – 8:30pm

During the following time periods, scheduled workdays and times will be adjusted to reflect changes in library hours of operation and weekend closures:

Thanksgiving Break
Winter Break
Spring Break
Finals Week
University Holidays
Summer
Occasional staff trainings or meetings

Major Duties

providing excellent customer service
serving as the primary supervisor on duty during evening and/or weekend library hours
being responsible for the opening and closing duties of Parks Library, as well as general supervision of library services during the weekend hours
providing circulation and reference services to the ISU community
providing safe environment within the library
training and functionally overseeing student employee daily tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in providing quality customer service and resolving customer concerns. Public service preferred.
Experience in communicating and administering organizational policies, especially in the areas of safety and building use.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite, similar tools, and the ability to learn and use new technologies.
Previous functional supervision.

Department/Program & College Description:
The University Library is dedicated to Iowa State University’s commitments of fostering a welcoming environment, providing full access and opportunity, and promoting a sense of belonging. We have the expectation that all employees will demonstrate the values embodied in Iowa State University’s Principles of Community.

For more information about Parks Library, please use the following link: University Library

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

Original Posting Date:

July 10, 2026

Posting Close Date:

July 19, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19597

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected].

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.