Part-Time Library Monitor

Bard College, a liberal arts college on the Hudson River, is a private institution working in the public interest.

Apply Here: https://apply.interfolio.com/186734

Bard College’s Stevenson Library is seeking a Part-Time Library Monitor to join our public services team. The Part-Time Library Monitor will work evenings and weekends. This position helps resolve patron and facilities issues, support the student staff at the service desks, and maintains a safe and welcoming environment in the library at times when other staff isn't present.

We are looking for candidates with initiative and attention to detail, who share our commitment to making the library a welcoming and safe space for students, and are comfortable in a role of (limited) authority.

Primary duties:

• Covering the service desks as needed and supporting the work of the student employees assigned to the desks
• Helping answer basic patron questions about using the library as well as printers, scanners, and other technology
• Monitoring the building and contacting security for safety and facilities concerns
• Resolving scheduling issues that come up during the shift
• Communicating with the library’s public services staff about any issues that come up during shifts
• Assisting with shelving, stacks maintenance, and other library projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Comfort with basic technology, such as printers, scanners, and basic internet navigation
• Experience in customer service or other public-facing roles
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Availability to work every Friday and Saturday evening and late weeknight shifts as needed (12-24 hours per week)
• Previous experience working in a library is preferred
• Some supervisory experience preferred
• Experience working or studying in a college environment is preferred

To Apply: Please provide a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three professional references to Interfolio by following this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/186734.

Compensation: $21 - $22 per hour