"Part-Time Library Assistant / Evenings"

Job Overview

The Library at Westfield State University seeks applications 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, working 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evening supervision of operations at the library service desk.
• 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.
• Following Ely Library policies and procedures.
• Monitoring the library and ensuring a safe environment.
• Reporting safety, security, or emergency situations.

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

Salary: $18.50 per hour.

Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, tuition waivers, paid time off, and more. For details, visit the University's Department of Higher Education's webpage and Benefits & Wellness webpage.