P​/T Instructional Support Assistant - Library Periodical​/Electronic Resources

P/T Instructional Support Assistant - Library Periodical/Electronic Resources

Farmingdale State College is a recognized leader in applied learning. With nearly 10,000 students, FSC is the State University of New York's largest college of applied science and technology, with 96% of graduates working in New York State and 75% working on Long Island. Farmingdale prepares emerging leaders in the growing technology, engineering, business and health care fields.

Farmingdale State College is committed to inclusivity and excellence as part of our mission and culture. The College has received the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. We seek candidates of all backgrounds who embrace these values and the broader mission of public higher education.

The College is increasingly focused on expanding student engagement. In addition to the highly successful NCAA Division III athletic program, Esports, and an extensive array of student clubs and organizations give FSC a strong culture of civic responsibility.

Greenley Library is seeking a part-time Periodicals/Electronic Resources Instructional Support Associate to provide backup coverage for the Circulation Desk during evening and weekend hours, monitor student study areas on the second and third floors of the library, assist with the management of electronic resources, and support a variety of library projects as needed.

The successful candidate will be comfortable performing a diverse range of library support functions, including maintaining print and electronic periodical collections, answering telephone inquiries, organizing library and archival materials, maintaining Excel and Google Sheets, conducting link-checking activities, and completing other assigned projects. This position requires the ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities efficiently, lean new technologies, and contribute to the smooth operation of library services.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate reliability, strong organizational and communication skills, a solid work ethic, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.

• Train and serve as a substitute at the Circulation Desk
• Maintain Periodical Collection under the instruction of Library Periodical Department Staff
• Assist students finding periodicals
• Monitor the Periodical Department and second floor
• Perform various office duties, as assigned
• Link checking journals and databases
• Enter eBooks, periodicals and additional information into Library Mgt System ALMA
• Shift in both Electronic Resource / Serials Department and Archive Department
• Special projects as assigned

• Monday 4PM - 11PM
• Tuesday 4PM - 11PM
• Sunday 1PM - 9PM

This position is eligible for benefits and tuition assistance.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Proficient with Google Drive and Office Outlook

• Enrolled in a Master of Library/Information Science Program

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The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.

Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.