Library Circulation Assistant Shadow (First-Year Position) Montserrat College of Art

Montserrat; Beverly (MA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Montserrat's Library Department in Beverly, MA is seeking a student library assistant for Spring 2027 to staff the circulation desk and provide light library services. This part-time position offers $15/hour for about 5 hours weekly.

You will shadow a supervisor, learn day-to-day operations, assist patrons with finding books, check in/out materials, reshelve items, and help maintain a welcoming atmosphere. Attendance and communication are emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Staff the library's circulation desk and provide light library services
• Shadow supervisor for approximately two hours each week
• Observe day-to-day operations of the department
• Assist students, faculty, and staff with finding books and navigating library resources
• Check in/out library materials and reshelve items
• Contribute to a welcoming and engaging library atmosphere
• Maintain punctual attendance and effective communication with supervisor

Job description

Department: Library

Term: Spring 2027

Pay: $15/hour

Days needed each week: 2-3

Total estimated hours per week: 5

Expected duration: academic year

Supervisor: Catherine Robertson, Library Director (she/her) Maggie Barrett (Student Manager)

Summary of Job: Staff the library's circulation desk, provide light library services

Duties:

• Shadow another student employee for approximately two hours each week.
• Observe and learn about the day-to-day operations of the department.
• Ask questions and engage in conversations about the work, responsibilities, and skills required in the department.
• Observe how the other Student Employees communicate with students, faculty, staff, and other student employees.
• Checks in/out library materials
• Assists students/faculty/staff with finding books and navigating library resources
• Pulls/shelves library materials
• Contributes to the welcoming and engaging atmosphere of the library

Learning Outcomes:

• Develop an understanding of the work performed within a Montserrat department. Identify the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to be successful in a student employment position.
• Recognize examples of professionalism in a college workplace, including punctuality, dependability, communication, initiative, and accountability.
• Develop a stronger understanding of how student employees contribute to a department and the larger college community.
• Build a professional relationship with an experienced student employee who can serve as a peer role model.
• Practice workplace communication by asking questions, receiving feedback, and interacting appropriately with others.
• Develop confidence navigating a professional environment on campus.
• Begin identifying personal interests and skills that may inform future campus employment opportunities.
• Develop an understanding of how classroom learning and creative skills can connect to workplace experiences.

Attendance and Communication:

Student employees are expected to be present during their scheduled work hours. If you need to be absent, advance notice to the supervisor is required, except in the case of emergencies (advance notice 24 hours, day of notice 2 hours before shift start time). Repeated tardiness or absences may be grounds for disciplinary action by your supervisor and can lead to termination if the behavior goes unchanged. Inform your supervisor as soon as possible when you are sick or requesting time off.

Strong Working relations build and thrive off effective communication between the supervisor and employee. At the time of hire, your supervisor(s) will inform you of the ways they will contact you and explain the process of calling out when sick.