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Part-Time Library Assistant, Westfield State University, Westfield, MA

Posted October 18, 2019

Campus Title: Part-Time Library Assistant 

State Job Title: Library Assistant 

Department: Library

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Part-time Permanent 

Timeframe: Calendar Year 

Shift: 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. 

Regular Days Off: Tuesday- Saturday 

Salary: $15.00 Per hour 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential:

The Library at Westfield State University seeks application for a part-time Library Assistant. This position will assist the Library Assistant III with:

1. 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 interlibrary loans; maintaining and reporting statistics; and following Ely Library policies and procedures.

2. Monitoring the library.

3. 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.

4. Other duties may be assigned by the Library Assistant III or the Library Director. 

 

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 employee

  • 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.

Background Check:

Employment at Westfield State University is contingent upon a background check that is satisfactory to the University. Failure to provide written authorization for a background check will nullify the offer of employment.

 

Application Instructions:

An online application is required.  Interested candidates should electronically attach the following documents: 

  • Resume

  • Cover Letter

  • Contact information for three references *

* Provide the contact information for reference providers in the reference section of the online application. 

Deadline: The job posting will be open a minimum of ten days and, if needed, will remain open until finalists have been selected. .

Deadline for application: Review of applications will begin October 24, 2019. The job posting will be open a minimum of ten days and will remain open until finalists have been selected.