Student Library Assistant

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Berklee College of Music is seeking a Student Library Assistant to help students, faculty, and staff access library materials and services on campus. Under supervision, you will locate items, place holds, check items in/out, and keep the catalog updated.

This role supports the library's daily operations and may involve special projects. The position offers an hourly rate of $16.97 and requires current enrollment, good standing, and strong communication with patrons.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Berklee student in good standing and enrolled at least half-time.
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA or above.
• Ability to work under supervision and follow library policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons in locating library materials and placing holds.
• Check materials in and out using library software.
• Update catalog and item statuses (lost, missing, damaged).
• Preserve security of the collection and keep shelves in order.
• Process Interlibrary Loan requests and assists with holds.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Macintosh & PC

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

Current Berklee student

Tools

Library software

Cataloging procedures

Job description

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

• Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.


• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program.


• Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled.


• In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester.


• This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.


• Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).


• Remain in "valid" Visa status as applicable.


• A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.


• Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.


• Federal Work Study student may apply.


• In good disciplinary standing.


• Must be located in the U.S.


• For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se.

Under the direct supervision of the Access Services & Circulation Manager, the Student Library Assistant attends to area users including students, faculty, and staff members wishing to make use of the Library resources.

Main responsibilities include helping patrons locating library items, placing item holds, and requesting new items. They check materials in and out, monitor Library usage, and organize materials. The Student Library Assistant performs many support activities involved in operating the Berklee library by assisting students, faculty and staff following established rules and procedures and policies. Student Library Assistants may work on special projects.

Job duties and responsibilities

• Assisting students, staff, and faculty in locating materials, and requesting ILL and Annex items.


• Understanding and learning cataloging procedures.


• Checking in and out items using the library software.


• Updating the catalog by changing the item status (lost, missing, damaged, etc.).


• Preserving security of the collection.


• Assisting in keeping the shelved materials in order.


• Processing library holds.


• Helping patrons using the scanner.


• Collecting statistics data.


• Assisting in processing Interlibrary Loan requests.

Knowledge and Skills Required

The Student Library Assistant must have strong communication and good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work either independently or in group. Must be able to provide professional customer service to students, staff, and faculty. SLA must have the ability to use both Macintosh and PC computers. Punctuality, attention to detail, and organizational ability are absolute must. Strong knowledge in the Learning Resources services Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Hourly Rate: $16.97

Hiring Manager: Daniel Alvarez

If you are looking to get involved with the Berklee community while earning some money, you may want to consider applying for student employment. The Student Employment program provides opportunities for you to work part-time on campus, thereby helping you to meet some of your living expenses. With more than 900 positions ranging from 10 to 15 hours of work per week, as well as daily opportunities for project-based temporary employment, student employment is a great opportunity for professional and educational growth.