Onsite Library Access Services II – Materials Retrieval

Cornell University; Ithaca (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Retirement contributions

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Floating holidays

Job summary

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY is seeking an Access Services Assistant II to support daily library operations, including check-in/check-out, retrieval, and shelving for the Google Books project. This is a full-time, on-site role with a 39-hour week and a one-year term ending September 30, 2027.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, up to two years of customer service experience, and the ability to lift 70–80 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and up to two years of customer service experience.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 70–80 pounds.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve, pack, receive, unpack, and reshelve library materials for the Google Books project.
• Follow established protocols to ensure library materials are handled securely and used appropriately, escalating issues or violations as needed.
• Operate forklifts, order pickers, and other equipment as required, completing the necessary on-site forklift training and proficiency test.
• Follow OSHA safety regulations when operating equipment and performing assigned duties.
• Complete all required university compliance training.
• Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned, which may occasionally fall above or below the position’s current classification.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Heavy lifting

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY is seeking an Access Services Assistant II to support daily library operations, including check-in/check-out, retrieval, and shelving for the Google Books project. This is a full-time, on-site role with a 39-hour week and a one-year term ending September 30, 2027.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, up to two years of customer service experience, and the ability to lift 70–80 pounds.