Library Circulation Assistant; Fall Job Northern Kentucky USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Library Circulation Assistant (Fall 2026)
Location: Northern

Library Circulation Assistant (Fall 2026) Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please also note: while positions may be open and posted here on jobs.cortland.edu until their listed close date, positions may be filled on a rolling basis prior to this date.

Position Information Job Title

Library Circulation Assistant (Fall 2026)

Department

Library

Job Description /Duties

Provide face-to-face customer service to library patrons. Daily tasks may include:

loaning/returning books and equipment
opening and/or closing the library
navigating the SUNY Cortland website and myRedDragon to find information
answering telephones
answering directional questions
shelving books
troubleshoot WEPA print stations
instructing customers in use of library equipment

Days/Hours Needed

Hours of coverage coincide with Memorial Library’s hours of operation, which are subject to change. Based on the current hours of operation, coverage is required for the following:

Monday: 9-11am, 11am-1pm, 9pm-12am (2 openings)
Tuesday: 11am-1pm (2 openings), 1-3pm, 9pm-12am
Thursday: 11am-1pm (2 openings), 9pm-12am
Friday: 9-11am, 11am-1pm
Saturday: 3-6pm

These are recurring weekly shifts for the remainder of the semester.

Study Days and Finals Week require extended hours.

Campus Location/Bldg.

Circulation/Memorial Library

Required Qualifications

Must be a current SUNY Cortland student
Reliability and punctuality
Friendly, patience, eagerness to provide excellent customer service
Willingness to learn and assist customers with new technologies
Good written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using myRed Dragon
Experience working in a library or similar setting
Experience providing customer service

Physical Demands

Ability to push and pull loaded book trucks and to lift 20 pounds

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Must be willing to work weekends and late nights.

Contact Name(s) & Email(s)

Library

Salary Grade

Salary Grade A-$16.00/hr.

Posting Number

Posting Number SA26022

Review Start Date

Review Start Date 09/02/2026

Open Date

Open Date 09/02/2026

Close Date

Close Date 12/04/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please also note: while positions may be open and posted here on jobs.cortland.edu until their listed close date, positions may be filled on a rolling basis prior to this date.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you eligible for Work Study?
- Yes
- No
* Are you available to work during the Summer?
- Yes
- No
* Please list all times you are not available to work (class, clubs, sports, RA, activities, etc.)
(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Cover Letter
Class Schedule (Student Positions Only)

Optional Documents

Copy of Transcript (Highest/Current Degree)
Letters of Recommendation (Self-Submitted by Applicant)

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