Part-Time Evening Law Library Assistant

Cardozo School of Law; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cardozo School of Law in New York, NY, seeks a part-time Library Assistant (evening shift) to support library services for the University community. You will handle circulation, patron assistance, fines, and closing procedures, primarily during Sunday through Thursday evenings.

You will also perform data entry, materials preparation for binding, and general library tech support, collaborating with staff while maintaining accuracy and 20 lb lifting capability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Preferred: College degree or documented educational equivalent.
• 1 year of library experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine circulation tasks including checking in and out library materials, collecting fines, and adjusting patron records in the library’s ILS (FOLIO).
• Follow and enforce library procedures and policies.
• Provide patrons with basic instruction in using the library catalog and website to locate library resources, including library services, print materials, and databases.
• Assist patrons with directional questions.
• Monitor library technology (printers and scanners) for any issues and replenish printer paper.
• Perform regular walk-throughs of the three floors of the library, including patron counts.
• Assist with special projects including answering student worker questions, reconciling library records, and shifting library materials.
• Perform loose-leaf filing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Independently operates the Law Library service desk during evening hours Sunday through Thursday, handling circulation, patron assistance, fines, and closing procedures without on-site supervision. Also performs technical support tasks including complex data entry, materials preparation for binding, database verification, and supply tracking, referring non-routine matters to a professional librarian or supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Adaptability

Active listening

Conflict resolution

Communication ( verbal & written )

Attention to detail

Independent work

Lifting up to 20 lbs

Library technology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

College degree or educational equivalent

Job description

The Cardozo School of Law in New York, NY, seeks a part-time Library Assistant (evening shift) to support library services for the University community. You will handle circulation, patron assistance, fines, and closing procedures, primarily during Sunday through Thursday evenings.

You will also perform data entry, materials preparation for binding, and general library tech support, collaborating with staff while maintaining accuracy and 20 lb lifting capability.