Job Description

Part-Time Library Associate

The O'Malley Library is seeking two reliable and dedicated part-time Library Associates to work in the Access Services Department. Reporting to the Director of Public Service, the Library Associate will assist library patrons at the main desk, answering and documenting questions, maintaining statistics, and working with others to ensure good relations with all patrons. They will check in and out materials using Worldshare Management Services (WMS), the library's integrated platform. They will perform collection maintenance tasks such as shelving, shifting, and inventory. They will supervise student workers as needed. They will open and/or close the library building. They will work closely with other library personnel to communicate and enforce policies in a courteous and helpful way. They may be required to work additional hours during finals. During times of reduced hours (summer and intersession) there may be opportunities to work on special projects. This is an in person on campus non-remote position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Open and/or close the library
• Assist library patrons: answer questions, document inquiries and requests, refer patrons to librarians or to other units as necessary
• Check out, and in, library books and media
• Perform collection maintenance tasks: shelf reading, shifting, inventory, weeding, book displays
• Effectively interpret and enforce access services policies and procedures
• Assist with maintenance of printers, photocopiers, scanners, and related technologies
• Maintain knowledge of current library policies, collections, services, and technologies
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and patrons/customers.
• Good communication skills, including professional competence in writing.
• Significant experience with general-purpose software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies with appropriate instruction and support.

Strongly Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Successful work experience in an educational, office, or library setting.
• Experience responding to questions and concerns in ways that maintain customer satisfaction.
• Ability to explain policies clearly and to enforce them with broader institutional goals in mind.
• Demonstrated ability to handle precise, detailed work.

Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission. Manhattan University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, partnership status, pregnancy, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or expression, arrest or conviction record, criminal history, credit history, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, unemployment status and salary history. Manhattan University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. All interested, qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

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