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Library Assistant, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Posted December 2, 2016

Department Summary
The Educational Resource Center (ERC) is located in the Clement C. Maxwell Library and is open during the academic year on average 94 hours each week. The library is a busy, dynamic place with classrooms, academic and administrative offices throughout the building. The library serves all BSU students, faculty, staff, and researchers from across the country and world. The collections and services provided through the ERC are tailored primarily for students and faculty in the College of Education and Allied Studies; the ERC has resources related to the practice of education and includes the types of materials K-12 teachers may have access to in their schools.

Position Summary
Part-time assistants work a limited number of hours each week (not to exceed 20 hours) at one of two service positions–either at Reference Services or Educational Resource Center–providing excellent customer service. This position will work Saturdays, 8:30-4:00, supporting the services and needs of the Educational Resource Center.

Position Type Temporary
Essential Duties
1.) Provides general library assistance in person, electronically, or via the telephone.
2.) Assists library users with information discovery strategies, employing effective techniques for using both print and non-print resources, especially those located in the Educational Resource Center.
3.) Occasionally offers prepared instruction on research strategies and resources to classes or groups under the direction of the Education librarian.
4.) Provides limited computer assistance to library users.
5.) Ensures that the area printers are stocked with paper.
6.) Performs other duties and assists with projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to interact tactfully and skillfully with a diverse array of library users.
  • Commitment to customer service excellence.
  • Facility with a variety of library resources, especially online catalogs, databases, and electronic tools.
  • Facility with Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work independently, and to exercise good judgment and patience. Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, to bend, stoop, and reach; may need to push book trucks.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of library reference resources and services.
  • Knowledge of educational practices and pedagogies.
  • A bachelor’s degree.

Special Conditions for Eligibility
Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.

EEO Statement
Bridgewater State University (BSU) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer which actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.

Hourly Rate (Non-Exempt) $15.00

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Department Summary

The Educational Resource Center (ERC) is located in the Clement C. Maxwell Library and is open during the academic year on average 94 hours each week. The library is a busy, dynamic place with classrooms, academic and administrative offices throughout the building. The library serves all BSUstudents, faculty, staff, and researchers from across the country and world. The collections and services provided through the ERC are tailored primarily for students and faculty in the College of Education and Allied Studies; the ERC has resources related to the practice of education and includes the types of materials K-12 teachers may have access to in their schools.
Position Summary

Part-time assistants work a limited number of hours each week (not to exceed 20 hours) at one of two service positions–either at Reference Services or Educational Resource Center–providing excellent customer service. This position will work Saturdays, 8:30-4:00, supporting the services and needs of the Educational Resource Center.
Position Type Temporary
Essential Duties

1.) Provides general library assistance in person, electronically, or via the telephone. 
2.) Assists library users with information discovery strategies, employing effective techniques for using both print and non-print resources, especially those located in the Educational Resource Center.
3.) Occasionally offers prepared instruction on research strategies and resources to classes or groups under the direction of the Education librarian.
4.) Provides limited computer assistance to library users.
5.) Ensures that the area printers are stocked with paper. 
6.) Performs other duties and assists with projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications

Effective interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to interact tactfully and skillfully with a diverse array of library users. 
Commitment to customer service excellence. 
Facility with a variety of library resources, especially online catalogs, databases, and electronic tools. 
Facility with Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work independently, and to exercise good judgment and patience. Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, to bend, stoop, and reach; may need to push book trucks.
Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of library reference resources and services.
Knowledge of educational practices and pedagogies.
A bachelor’s degree.
Work Environment
Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.
EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University (BSU) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer which actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.
Hourly Rate (Non-Exempt) $15.00
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