Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Cumberland University - Lebanon, TN, Position Type: Graduate Assistant, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Education, Graduate Assistant, Vise Library   Job Details: Level                                                               Entry Job Location                                                   Vise Library, Cumberland University Position Type                                                 Graduate Assistant                  Education Level                                             Bachelor’s Degree Job Category                                                  Education Supervisor                                                     Jessica Fenn, Library Director   Job scope: Vise Library is seeking Graduate Assistants for Academic Year 2026-2027 to help staff the library during evening hours (Vise Library is open evenings late August into early May, excepting school breaks; must be able to work Monday - Thursday from 9am-2pm or 12:30pm-5:30pm. Graduate Assistant will at times be working independently, without a library staff member on site On-site training is required General qualifications: Must be accepted to or enrolled in an approved master’s program at Cumberland University Must have a 3.0 or above overall GPA Must be available to work at least two weekday evening shifts and to alternate Sunday evening shifts with other Graduate Assistant  Preferred qualifications: Ability and desire to provide friendly, professional assistance to library patrons Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing – assisting patrons may involve communicating by phone or by email as well as in person Basic familiarity with using online library catalog to locate physical library materials, using a database to locate electronic resources, and use of computers, peripherals, and software such as Microsoft Office Suite; openness to gaining this familiarity through training by other library staff; ability to assist patrons with use of these resources Reliability Flexibility Tasks & Responsibilities: Monitor library front desk email, responding to inquiries, etc. Answer library front desk phone, providing assistance as needed Provide in-person/telephone/email research assistance, e.g. Help students locate library materials by title or topic using online library catalog Help students find relevant sections of library shelving Guide students in use of electronic resources such as library catalog and databases Schedule study/meeting room reservations as requested in person, by phone, or by email, using the library online reservation system Check library resources in/out, using the library computerized circulation system Provide Course Reserve materials (kept behind the front desk) to students upon request Help patrons with computers, printers, and microfilm machine if needed Monitor printing station; refill paper or change toner cartridges as needed; refill stapler or paper clip holder; straighten area if needed Monitor art & puzzle activity area; straighten if needed Shelf returned library materials Assist with other library tasks, such as: keeping the library space organized and tidy submitting IT support requests when needed applying protective covers to books When working independently: Open library, turning on lights, turning on front desk computers, and otherwise readying space for patron use; Prepare library for closing: walking through library to inform patrons of impending closure, to note next day’s events on room whiteboards, and to straighten library for next day’s operations; After closing, walk through library to ensure any free-standing fans or heaters are turned off, room lights are turned off, and exterior doors are locked; record gate count and reset counter. Hours: 20 hours/ week for each semester G.A. is enrolled; G.A. will staff library in daytime hours, i.e.  Monday - Thursday from 9am-2pm or 12:30pm-5:30pm. Must be able to prioritize working hours dedicated to the University regardless of any other forms of outside employment Remuneration: Full tuition waiver (no stipend, books, or fees) :