Library Assistant

Post University; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 7,800 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Post University is seeking a Library Assistant at the Waterbury campus to provide clerical and customer service support within the Traurig Library. This student, part-time role offers exposure to circulation tasks, databases, and cataloging assistance.

You will cover night shifts when needed, shelve materials, assist with interlibrary loan, and help faculty and staff with reserves. Ideal for current Post University students seeking hands-on library experience while balancing studies.

Qualifications

• Current student at Post University.
• Clerical experience including filing and alphabetizing.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in customer service or answering phones preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cover night shifts when needed.
• Check in/out/renew books and assist patrons.
• Assist patrons with online catalogs and databases.
• Interlibrary loan assistance.
• Shelve and shelf-read library materials.
• Direct patrons to law collection and help find documents.
• Assist with inventory and special library projects.

Skills

Clerical experience

Attention to detail

Customer service

Phone handling

Education

Current student at Post University

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Library Assistant

Student Part-Time Waterbury, CT, US

Job Description

The Library Assistant provides administrative support to the associates of the Traurig Library at Post University.

Location: Post University Main Campus - Library

Supervisor: Tracy Ralston, Library Director

Rate of Pay: Minimum Wage

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Covering night shifts when needed
• Mail check-in and shelving when needed
• Circulation ¾ check in/out/renew books and visual materials for patrons ¾ check for overdue books
• Shelve returned books/magazines (upper and lower level)
• OPAC ¾ assign library cards, assist patrons how to use the online catalog
• Show patrons how to use online databases
• Interlibrary loan assistance
• Assist with items that faculty/staff put on reserve
• Discard old newspapers
• Videos and DVDs ¾ help patrons with video/DVD location in the upper library
• Shelf-read books/videos/DVDs/CDs to make sure they are in shelf order
• Law Collection ¾ direct patrons to law collection, help find law documents
• Ready reference and directional questions assistance
• Special projects when needed by Library staff, ex.: inventory of the collection

This position requires approximately 10 - 20 hours per week.

Minimum Skills, Training, and Attributes

• Must be a current student at Post University
• Clerical experience (Filing, Alphabetizing)
• Candidate will pay 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.

Job Description

The Library Assistant provides administrative support to the associates of the Traurig Library at Post University.

Location: Post University Main Campus - Library

Supervisor: Tracy Ralston, Library Director

Rate of Pay: Minimum Wage

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Covering night shifts when needed
• Mail check-in and shelving when needed
• Circulation ¾ check in/out/renew books and visual materials for patrons ¾ check for overdue books
• Shelve returned books/magazines (upper and lower level)
• OPAC ¾ assign library cards, assist patrons how to use the online catalog
• Customer service ¾ 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 ¾ make changes for patrons, troubleshooting
• Printer troubleshooting
• Videos and DVDs ¾ help patrons with video/DVD location in the upper library
• Shelf-read books/videos/DVDs/CDs to make sure they are in shelf order
• Law Collection ¾ direct patrons to law collection, help find law documents
• Ready reference and directional questions assistance
• Special projects when needed by Library staff, ex.: inventory of the collection

This position requires approximately 10 - 20 hours per week.

Minimum Skills, Training, and Attributes

• Must be a current student at Post University
• MS Office experience a plus.
• Clerical experience (Filing, Alphabetizing)
• Candidate will pay 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.

Assist with covering days, nights and weekends