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., 8hours 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

Essential:

• 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 safeand effective environment for patrons. This includes reporting safety, security, or emergency situations to the Campus Policeand/or the Westfield Police Department and monitoring the use oflibrary spaces and group study rooms.
• Other duties may be assigned by the Head of Access Services

• 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 ofbooks

• 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 OCLCWorld
  
  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.

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 neededto participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at  or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and reviewof a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.