Part-time Library Reference Associate

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Chatham University is seeking a Part-Time Library Reference Associate for the Jennie King Mellon Library. The role focuses on reference services, supervising students, and circulation duties, with work primarily at the service desk.

Evening and weekend hours are required, and recent MLIS graduates or current students are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include assisting patrons, handling circulation tasks, and supporting library operations.

Qualifications

• MLIS degree or current enrollment in an MLIS program.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Substantial interpersonal skills.
• Considerable oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Present a professional, personable and friendly demeanor at the library service desk.
• Answer general reference and circulation questions; assist patrons in use of library resources.
• Perform circulation related tasks including answering policy questions, checking out/in books, room keys, and other circulating resources.
• Assist with supervision of student employees.
• Identify building issues and contact proper departmental personnel.
• Follow library policy and procedures.
• As shift dictates, open/close the library building.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Education

MLIS degree or current enrollment in MLIS

Job description

Chatham University welcomes your interest in employmentopportunities and encourages you to review open positions. Pleasenote that Chatham does not accept unsolicited applications.

Part-time Library Reference Associate

The Jennie King Mellon Library at Chatham University is acceptingapplications for a Part-Time Library Reference Associate.

This unique opportunity will allow the successful candidate to gainexperience in reference services, supervising students, andhandling circulation duties.

Reference Associates are the primary point of contact for libraryrelated questions at the library service desk.

There is also opportunity to gain experience in library instructionand other projects as needed .

Work will not exceed 20 hours per week, evenings and weekends arerequired. Recent MLIS graduates and currently enrolled MLISstudents are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Present a professional, personable and friendly demeanor at thelibrary service desk
• Answer general reference and circulation questions; and assistpatrons in use of library resources.
• Perform circulation related tasks including answering policyquestions, checking out/in books, room keys, and other circulatingresources
• Assist with supervision of student employees
• Identify building issues and contact proper departmentalpersonnel
• Follow library policy and procedures
• As shift dictates, open/close the library building

Qualifications:

• MLlS degree or current enrollment in an MLIS program
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of basic academic library research materials
• Substantial interpersonal skills
• Considerable oral and written communication skills

Salary Range:

$16.00per hour. 20 -hour work week.

Exact compensation based on candidate skills and experience.

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment thatunderstands and embraces multiculturalism while increasingindividuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to buildand sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotesemployee and student success and retention.

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with astrong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. ChathamUniversity does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed,color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex(including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, orrelated medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, nationalorigin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,marital or family status, political affiliation, or any othercharacteristic protected by applicable law.