Part-Time Library Assistant​/Evenings

Part-Time Library Assistant / Evenings

Campus

Title:

Part-Time Library Assistant

Department:
Library

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Job Type: Part-time Contracted, Non-benefited

Timeframe: 10 Months (September-June)

Shift: Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:00pm-9:00pm, 8 hours a week

Supervision Received:
Reports to the Head of Access Services. Work may also be directed by full-time library assistants

Supervision Exercised:
Directs the work of student employees

Salary: $18.50 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include but not limited to:

Essential:

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

Evening supervision of operations at the library service desk, including assisting patrons to find information; supervising student employees; managing the service desk; charging and renewing items for patrons; circulating interlibrary loans; maintaining and reporting statistics; and following Ely Library policies and procedures.

Monitoring the library. Library Assistants will work with student assistants, campus security and facilities to ensure a safe and effective environment for patrons. This includes reporting safety, security, or emergency situations to the Campus Police and/or the Westfield Police Department and monitoring the use of library spaces and group study rooms.

Other duties may be assigned by the Head of Access Services

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

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 supervising others

Enjoy interacting with patrons and adapting 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:

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 World Share Management

Knowledge of LC call number system

Experience supervising student and/or part-time employees or experience in a busy office environment or customer service setting

Additional Information:

Disability Accommodations:
Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at  or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.

Background Check:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Application Instructions:
An on-line application is required. Interested candidates should electronically attach the following documents:

Resume

Cover Letter

Contact information for three references

* Copy of unofficial transcript of highest degree*

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.