Library Assistant 1: Open, Supervise & Research Support

Southeastern NY Library Resources Council; Town of New Paltz (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY New Paltz is inviting applications for a Library Assistant 1, primarily responsible for supervising the Circulation Desk and ensuring Saturday hours and morning coverage throughout the academic year (August–May). The role includes supervising student staff, assisting patrons, and enforcing library policies.

The position reports to the Circulation Manager and involves collection maintenance, shelf reading, and inventory work, with opportunities under NY HELPS. Deadline: October 14, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified New York State employee and have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as follows.
• Promotion qualifications include one year of permanent competitive, 55-b/55-c, non-competitive or labor class service in a clerical, keyboarding, or secretarial title allocated to Salary Grade 6 or higher.
• High school diploma or equivalency AND one year of library clerical experience.
• Thirty semester credits with at least 9 credits in Library/Information Science, Computer Applications or Information Studies.
• For NY HELPS, temporary appointments may apply; conversion to permanent status possible later.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Circulation Desk operations and staff.
• Open and/or close the building on Saturdays and mornings during the academic year.
• Supervise and train student employees in closing procedures and safety protocols.
• Provide customer service and enforce library policies.
• Assist and support research services and maintain library collections.
• Monitor shelves, plan shifting and inventory projects.

Skills

Customer service

Staff supervision

Opening/closing

Shelf reading

Inventory control

Training staff

Education

High school diploma

30+ semester credits

Job description

SUNY New Paltz is inviting applications for a Library Assistant 1, primarily responsible for supervising the Circulation Desk and ensuring Saturday hours and morning coverage throughout the academic year (August–May). The role includes supervising student staff, assisting patrons, and enforcing library policies.

The position reports to the Circulation Manager and involves collection maintenance, shelf reading, and inventory work, with opportunities under NY HELPS. Deadline: October 14, 2026.