Library Assistant; Study

About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:

At MCLA, we're here for all, and focused on each, of our students. Classes are taught by educators who care deeply about teaching, and about seeing their students thrive on every level of their lives. In every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed to elevate our students as individuals, leaders, and communicators, fully empowered to make their impressions on the world.

In addition to our 130-year commitment to public education, we have fortified our dedication to equitable academic excellence. MCLA has appeared on U.S. News & World Report's list of Top Ten Public Colleges for 10 consecutive years, earning the No. 6 spot on the list of Top Public Liberal Arts Schools in the nation for 2025, after earning the No.

7 spot the prior three years. The College's focus on affordable education and economic prosperity is reflected in additional 2025 U.S. News rankings:
No. 5 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for liberal arts colleges in the state and No. 2 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for public liberal arts colleges in the country. These rankings measure how well schools graduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants. Learn more atwww.mcla.edu .

• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for a diverse group of student and community members
• Assist patrons at the circulation desk
• Check in/out books and other library material
• Reserve items, DVDsand laptops
• Answer general questions about the library and library services
• Shelve and retrieve books
• Participate in library inventory,including shelf reading and shelf maintenance
• Special projects assigned by library staff

• Previous work in a library or book store a plus
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty and the public
• Able to take directions and follow them through
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Reliable and committed to a regular work schedule
• Must be able to lift/push modest weights

This position is open only to students currently enrolled at MCLA and who have been awarded federal work study.

Review of applications will begin immediately.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director Human Resources.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Lucas Morrill
Interim Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Telephone:
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U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA
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For additional information on this position, please contact Danielle Christensen atdanielle.christensen.