The Callahan Library on the St. Joseph’s University Patchogue Campus seeks a part-time library assistant to work weeknights and Saturdays during the academic year. Successful candidates will possess excellent communication skills; adhere to scheduled hours by punctual, regular attendance; validate IDs for admission to the library and report issues to supervisors; perform routine circulation functions; receive and record payments related to overdue fines; answer phones and e-mails; locate and accurately shelve materials (Library of Congress Classification); monitor printer/copier paper; and other duties in keeping with an academic library. Essential to employment is maintaining strict confidentiality of user records. Specific responsibilities of the successful candidate will be refined by the Executive Director of Libraries, building on the match of employee strengths and interests with the needs of the library.
REQUIRED:
- Courteous, tactful demeanor when interacting with librarians, staff, faculty, and students
- Accurate adherence to library rules, policies, and procedures; ability to explain them professionally
- Proficiency troubleshooting hardware problems and/or reporting clearly to information technology staff
- Working knowledge of software, including MS Office applications
- Ability to locate, retrieve, move, and lift books; strength to push library cart with books and coordination to use stepstool for high shelves
- Some post-secondary education
- Work experience (post-high school) of at least five-years (library experience a plus)
HOURS:
- Monday -Thursday 4-8 pm
- Saturday (10-4) academic semesters only
- Additional hours may be possible depending on the needs of the library
- Maximum annual hours may not exceed 999 per calendar year
APPLICATION PROCESS: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Submit resume and a cover letter in one file (Word, pdf, or jpg) addressed to Dr. Elizabeth Pollicino Murphy, Executive Director of Libraries, by emailing callahan.circulation@sjny.edu. Only electronic submissions will be accepted.
It is the policy of St. Joseph's University not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, military status, status as a protected veteran, marital status or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, New York State or New York City Law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, and all other school administered programs or policies.
The University also provides accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources.
Employment is contingent upon receipt of proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Please note that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires that all U.S. employers complete and retain a current Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States, verifying the employment eligibility and identity documents presented by the employee and recording the document information. You will be required to complete your portion of the document, with your documentation verifying your identity and eligibility to work, no later than your third day of employment.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
