Part-Time Library Assistant-Access Services, Westfield State University, (Westfield, MA)
Posted January 4, 2023
Description
Saturday & Sunday supervision of operations at the Circulation Desk, including opening and closing the library; processing reserve items; processing interlibrary loan requests; supervising student workers; managing the service desk; charging and renewing items for patrons; circulating materials; maintaining and reporting statistics; clear and secure the library building at closing; reporting safety, security, or emergency situations to the University Police; monitoring use of library spaces and group study rooms; and following Ely Library policies and procedures.
Other duties may be assigned by the Library Assistant III or Head of Access Services.
Requirements:
Required 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.
How to Apply
For more information, go to the following link: https://westfield.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=94057CA02C92A5A46587C6B7BC2566BA?JOBID=157370
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 *
* 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.