Library Assistant II

About MassArt:

Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.

MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Job Description:

Massachusetts College of Art and Design's Morton R. Godine Library is committed to upholding the mission of the College through free and open access to the library's collections and services. We connect the MassArt community and outside researchers to information that enhances the curriculum of the college and inspires curiosity and creativity. Our exceptional collections, dedicated staff, and welcoming space enrich MassArt.

The Library Assistant II serves as a member of the Technical Services Team, works closely with Public Services, and occasionally supports Archives and Visual Resources.

Responsibilities may change in response to library priorities as established through regular library-wide planning and staffing needs.

Supervision Exercised:Student Workers

Position is governed by the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement.

Salary: Grade 12, Step 1 - Bi-weekly: $1,835.65, Annually: $47,726.90

Working Hours: 37.5

Essential Job Duties

• Contributes to cataloging workflow by checking holdings, creating short records, performing copy cataloging, assisting in materials processing, and processing weeded materials.
• Facilitates workflow between circulation and technical services.
• Helps facilitate the processing of damaged, lost and withdrawn items working closely with Public Services staff. Assists with managing missing items workflow. Provides information to the Collection Development team.
• Assists with catalog cleanup.
• Prepares damaged items for bindery and assists with enclosures and in-house repairs
• Creates metadata for non-traditional collections, such as zines, record albums, and digital assets. May work with the Visual Resources Librarian and Archivist on projects and collection maintenance.
• Provides reference and public services assistance during designated reference shifts and as needed.
• Collects statistical data as needed.
• With other morning shift staff, the library opens as needed and provides morning desk coverage. May on occasion close the library.
• Collaborates on policy and procedure drafting and refinement.
• Coordinates periodic collection inventories.
• Serves as back-up support for library departments and assists with projects in other areas of the library as needed.
• Promote the college's commitment to customer service by:
  • Building effective partnerships with colleagues across the college by freely sharing information and providing assistance when needed.
  • Ensuring excellent service to internal and external library users in response to requests for information and assistance.
  • Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to individuals of all backgrounds, nationalities, learning needs, and roles.
  • Ensuring that affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity principles are integrated into actions and decisions within the scope of the college's Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Diversity Plan.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of methods used in performing library research and bibliographic searches.
• Experience with online library systems, preferably with a cataloging module.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace or Microsoft Teams.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility appropriate for a dynamic work setting, including schedule changes related to academic calendars and institutional needs.
• Physical ability to move packages and shelve books and other library materials.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with bibliographic utilities such as OCLC; experience with FOLIO.
• Familiarity with Title II accessibility standards and tools.
• Experience working in an academic library environment.
• Experience working with and appreciation for working with patrons from diverse backgrounds.

Experience:

• At least one year of full-time or equivalent part-time paraprofessional experience as a library assistant.

Education:

• Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time paraprofessional or clerical experience as a library assistant, or (B) any combination of the required experience and the substitution below.

Substitutions:

• An Associate's degree or higher may be substituted for the required experience. Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.