Albert Alphin Library Student Assistant

Berklee College of Music • Boston, MA

25d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The primary duties of an Albert Alphin Library Student Assistant involve providing key assistance to library users at the circulation desk, located on the second floor of 8 Fenway. Student workers play an essential part in keeping the Albert Alphin Library open during the semester and during breaks.
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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Responsible-minded and initiative-driven individuals who can adhere to a work schedule on a timely basis.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge of call numbers and library shelving locations
• Basic computer skills, including knowledge of both the Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Able to complete all physical requirements of the job, including sitting, standing, and lifting boxes up to 25 lbs, with or without assistance
• Must be able to work well with others and independently
• Hours range from 8-20 hours per week.
• Staffing all library operating hours.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in libraries or customer service are considered a plus
• Knowledge of music-specific applications, such as Musescore, Finale, and Sibelius, considered a plus

Responsibilities

• Performs circulation duties, including but not limited to: Checking in and checking out library materials
• Providing assistance to patrons with searching the catalog and retrieving course reserves
• Shelving library materials
• Stacks maintenance projects such as shelf reading
• Answers simple in-person and telephone reference questions
• Reinforces the spine, pages, and labels of new books for library circulation
• Prepares outgoing interlibrary loan materials for shipping and picks up incoming mail
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees