PT Academic Library Assistant — Rockland County, NY

ACRL / NY; New York; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

ACRL / NY seeks a part-time Library Assistant for Sullivan Library at Dominican University New York. The role offers an opportunity to support library operations while fostering a welcoming atmosphere for patrons. Responsibilities include assisting users, managing reservations, and addressing inquiries, ideal for individuals with a commitment to service and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Reliability and commitment to a regular work schedule.
• Customer service skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for library patrons.
• Assist patrons at the Learning Commons and Circulation Desk.
• Monitor and reset spaces at closing.

Skills

Customer service skills

Reliability

Ability to manage tasks

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

Library Assistant – Sullivan Library – Dominican University New York

The seeks a Library Assistant. This is an in-person, part-time (16 hours / week), seasonal position for the academic year. The position pays $16 / hour.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for library patrons
• Assist patrons in the Learning Commons and Circulation Desk
• Answer questions about the library and library services
• Monitor the Learning Commons and computer lab; reset the spaces at closing for the next day
• Manage group study room reservations in the Learning Commons
• Troubleshoot computer and printer questions; provide basic software support (MS Office, Google Suite)
• Check in / out books and other library material; shelve and retrieve books
• Open and / or close the library
• Assist in a range of library projects including but not limited to weeding, stacks maintenance / shelf reading, creating book exhibits, website maintenance, library programs, activities & special projects plus other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Reliable and committed to a regular work schedule
• Able to manage tasks and to work cooperatively with others
• Customer service skills, including a positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning
• A willingness to develop new competencies
• Must be able to lift / push modest weights
• No previous library experience required

Hours

• Thursday : 2pm – 10pm
• Friday : 11am – 6pm
• Monday : 6pm – 10pm

Dominican University New York is a private not-for-profit institution Our heritage stresses the humanistic value of a Liberal Arts education, a commitment to social justice, and a strong belief in the need for integrity and community engagement, all in the service of preparing students to reach their potential as responsible citizens who enrich the world in which we live.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to email a resume and cover letter to [e-mail]

Dominican University New York is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to excellence through equity and inclusion, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from members of historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected category in accordance with applicable law.