Access Services Assistant II: On‑Site Library Operations

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Retirement contributions

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cornell University’s Library Annex in Ithaca, NY, is seeking an Access Services Assistant II to support daily operations: checking materials in and out, retrieving items, and shelving library materials. This on-site role involves working 39 hours/week with core hours Monday–Friday, and includes on-site forklift training for handling restricted collections.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and up to two years of customer service experience, with the ability to lift 70–80 pounds, work

Qualifications

• High school diploma and up to two years of customer service experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 70–80 pounds.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability and comfort working at heights.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve, pack, receive, unpack, and reshelve library materials for the Google Books project.
• Follow established protocols to ensure library materials are handled securely and used appropriately, escalating issues or violations as needed.
• Operate forklifts, order pickers, and other equipment as required, completing the necessary on-site forklift training and proficiency test.
• Follow OSHA safety regulations when operating equipment and performing assigned duties.
• Complete all required university compliance training.
• Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned, which may occasionally fall above or below the position’s current classification.

Skills

Customer service

Heavy lifting

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Working at heights

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Cornell University’s Library Annex in Ithaca, NY, is seeking an Access Services Assistant II to support daily operations: checking materials in and out, retrieving items, and shelving library materials. This on-site role involves working 39 hours/week with core hours Monday–Friday, and includes on-site forklift training for handling restricted collections.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and up to two years of customer service experience, with the ability to lift 70–80 pounds, work