Library Assistant 1 - Circulation & Student Supervision

SUNY New Paltz; Town of New Paltz (NY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY New Paltz invites applications for the Library Assistant 1 position in the Library Department. The role focuses on maintaining Saturday and morning hours, supervising student staff, and providing customer service while enforcing library policies.

Responsibilities include collection maintenance, circulation tasks, and assisting patrons with catalog searches and equipment use. The position is part of NY HELPS, with potential for conversion to permanent status and competitive eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified New York State employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a clerical/title at Salary Grade 6 or higher.
• Option to recruit via NY HELPS program; no exam required but must meet minimum qualifications.
• If using non-competitive appointment, understand temporary to permanent status may occur.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Circulation Desk and maintain library hours during Saturday and weekday mornings.
• Open and/or close the building to the public on Saturday.
• Supervise and train student employees in closing procedures, policies, and safety protocols.
• Monitor library collections, shelf reading, shifting, and inventory projects.
• Assist patrons in searching the catalog and using library equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Supervision of students

Open/close building procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

30 college credits with 9 in Library/Info Sci or related areas

Job description

SUNY New Paltz invites applications for the Library Assistant 1 position in the Library Department. The role focuses on maintaining Saturday and morning hours, supervising student staff, and providing customer service while enforcing library policies.

Responsibilities include collection maintenance, circulation tasks, and assisting patrons with catalog searches and equipment use. The position is part of NY HELPS, with potential for conversion to permanent status and competitive eligibility.