Library Assistant, Access Services, Ely Library, Westfield State University, Westfield, MA
Posted June 28, 2018
Job Title: Part-time Library Assistant, Access Services
Schedule: 15 hours/week,Sunday-Monday from 4 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. during regular semester; flexible as needed during finals period. During breaks and summer, daytime hours as negotiated.
Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour, paid biweekly (no benefits)
Duties and Responsibilities:
This position will assist the Library Assistant III with:
Evening/weekend supervision of operations at the circulation desk, including processing reserve items; supervising student workers; managing the service desk; charging and renewing items for patrons; circulating laptops; circulating inter-library loans; maintaining and reporting statistics; and following Ely Library policies and procedures.
Monitoring the library:
Library Assistants will work with student assistants and campus security to clear and secure the library building at closing; reporting safety, security, or emergency situations to the Campus Police and/or the Westfield Police Department; and monitoring use of library spaces and group study rooms.
Other duties may be assigned by the Library Assistant III.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- The ability to work diligently and independently without direct supervision
- Help foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere respectful of diversity
- Work in a team environment
- Responsibly supervise university student employees enjoy interacting with patrons and adapt to serve their needs in a calm, respectful, and courteous manner
- Produce detail-oriented work to meet deadlines
- Exercise judgment and leadership if/when responding to emergency situations
- Sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Lift up to 40 lbs., and push/pull library carts full of books
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred applicants for these positions will have any combination of the following: A bachelor’s degree or coursework in library science; experience in the public service area of a library, preferably at a college or university; experience using automated library systems, preferably OCLC WorldShare Management; knowledge of LC call number system; experience supervising student and/or part-time employees; experience in a busy office environment or customer service setting.
Additional Information:
Disability Accommodations:
Westfield State University understands that persons with disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance regarding disability accommodations, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 413-572-8106.
Application Instructions:
An on-line application is required. The successful candidate must submit an official transcript at the time of hire. Interested candidates should electronically attach the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover letter
Contact information for three references*
*Please provide the contact information for reference providers in the references section of the online application.
Apply Online: https://westfield.