Library Technical Assistant - Public Services
About The Position
The position provides circulation, resource-sharing, and general public service support to Hebrew Union College library users. Responsibilities include checking library materials in and out, fulfilling material and scanning requests, supporting interlibrary loan services, maintaining library collections, and assisting patrons with basic informational and directional needs. The position works collaboratively with library staff across HUC’s U.S. campuses to ensure timely and accurate access to library resources. Please note that this is a two-year appointment. Any continuation of employment beyond the initiation two-year period will be contingent upon budgetary availability and institutional needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Minimum of one year of experience working in a library, archive, bookstore, or similar environment.
- Experience working with an integrated library system preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
- Ability to organize and retrieve materials using numerical and alphabetical classification and ordering systems.
- Ability to manage multiple requests and priorities while maintaining accuracy and timely service.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues across multiple locations.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment when handling library materials, patron requests, and information.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook and Excel.
- Experience with integrated library systems; OCLC WorldShare experience preferred.
- Ability to use scanning equipment and electronic document-sharing platforms, including OneDrive.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with an integrated library system
- OCLC WorldShare experience
Responsibilities
- Staff the public service desk, including checking library materials in and out and responding to basic informational and directional questions in person and by telephone.
- Review, prioritize, and process loan and scanning requests for HUC students, faculty, staff, and other authorized library users across HUC’s three U.S. campuses.
- Locate and retrieve requested materials from the library's open stacks.
- Scan print and microfilm articles, chapters, and other permitted materials for off-campus users in accordance with applicable copyright requirements and library procedures.
- Process and manage interlibrary loan (ILL) requests using the OCLC WorldShare Management System.
- Shelve library materials accurately and assist with collection maintenance and book-shifting projects as needed.
- Collaborate with library staff across HUC campuses to support circulation, resource sharing, and patron service needs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Collaborative, mission-driven community dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and strengthening Jewish life throughout North America.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
