Part-Time Library Assistant / Daytime

Campus Title: Part-Time Library Assistant

Department: Library

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Part-time, Contracted

Timeframe: 32 Weeks / No winter or summer hours

Shift: 12hrs per week Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8am-12pm with flexibility based on operational needs

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:

• 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.

Job Requirements:

Required 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 WorldShare 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:

Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage.

Employee Benefits: Health Insurance, Retirement, Tuition Waivers & Discounts, Paid Time Off. For more details, visit the University's Benefits & Wellness webpage.

Disability Accommodations: Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809.

Background Check: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check.