FWS - Library Assistant

Post University; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a Library Assistant to provide essential support in the daily operations of the library. This role is perfect for current Post University students looking to enhance their interpersonal and organizational skills while gaining valuable work experience. Responsibilities include assisting patrons with circulation tasks, providing customer service, and helping with various library operations. This position not only offers a chance to develop critical thinking and time management skills but also allows students to engage with the library environment actively. If you're a dedicated student eager to contribute to a vibrant academic community, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student at Post University.
• Attention to detail and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations of the library, including circulation tasks.
• Provide customer service and help patrons with online databases.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Clerical experience

MS Office experience

Education

Current student at Post University

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

The Library Assistant provides administrative support to the associates of the Traurig Library at Post University. This position requires approval from financial aid for Federal Work Study.

Location: Post University Main Campus - Library

Supervisor: Tracy Ralston, Library Director

Rate of Pay: Minimum Wage

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Library Assistant is to assist with the daily operations of the Post University Library which includes, but is not limited to:

• Covering night shifts when needed
• Mail check-in and shelving when needed
• Circulation: check in/out/renew books and visual materials for patrons; check for overdue books
• Shelve returned books/magazines (upper and lower level)
• OPAC: assign library cards, assist patrons on how to use the online catalog
• Customer service: answer phones
• Check in/shelve government documents
• Show patrons how to use online databases
• Interlibrary loan assistance
• Assist with items that faculty/staff put on reserve
• Discard old newspapers
• Copiers: make changes for patrons, troubleshooting
• Printer troubleshooting
• Videos and DVDs: help patrons with video/DVD location in the upper library
• Shelf-read books/videos/DVDs/CDs to ensure they are in shelf order
• Law Collection: direct patrons to law collection, help find law documents
• Ready reference and directional questions assistance
• Special projects when needed by Library staff, e.g., inventory of the collection

This position requires approximately 10 - 25 hours per week.

Minimum Skills, Training, and Attributes

• Must be a current student at Post University
• MS Office experience is a plus
• Clerical experience (filing, alphabetizing)
• Attention to detail
• Job experience preferable, especially working with the public and answering phones

How This Position Will Benefit You as a Student

The job duties hone the students’ interpersonal skills, garner computer/data entry capabilities, management expertise, and critical thinking abilities. Special projects vary, but all duties are detail-oriented and teach the student organizational and time management skills. Duties are varied and extensive, covering all departments of the library including reference assistance to other students, offering cataloging and processing assistance to the library staff, and covering night shifts.

This opportunity is open to Post University students only.