Job Description
Join our award-winning library system as a Remote Library Assistant and transform how St. Louis residents access knowledge. We're seeking tech-savvy individuals passionate about digital literacy to support our growing virtual services. Enjoy flexible remote work while making a tangible impact in our community.
This hybrid role combines remote work with occasional on-site collaboration at our downtown headquarters. You'll be at the forefront of our digital transformation initiative, ensuring equitable access to information for all residents.
Responsibilities
- Manage virtual reference services via chat, email, and video conferencing
- Assist patrons with digital resource navigation including e-books, databases, and research tools
- Develop and maintain online learning modules for community education programs
- Curate and organize digital collections for remote access
- Collaborate with IT teams on virtual platform optimization
- Conduct virtual outreach to underserved communities
- Support metadata management for digital archives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Library Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 2+ years experience with digital library systems (e.g., LibGuides, Koha)
- Proficiency in virtual collaboration tools (Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
- Strong analytical skills for data-driven collection development
- Certification in Digital Literacy Instruction preferred
- Experience with accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1)
- Excellent written communication skills for remote patron interactions