University Center Library Student Assistant

The New School•Town of Newburgh, NY

1d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The New School Libraries are seeking 60+ Student Worker Library Assistants who will support the university's mission of preparing students to understand, contribute to, and succeed in a rapidly changing society, thereby making the world a better and more just place. Our work contributes to this mission by offering consistent and reliable service to all students, faculty, and staff of The New School.

Requirements

Excellent customer service skills
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate clearly with library users
Adaptable and consistent when notifying the supervisor of schedule changes
Attention to detail
Ability to interact with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds
Ability to work without close supervision or alone
Familiarity with Google Suite (Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Sheets, etc.)
Physical ability to lift items and push loaded book carts. Accommodations can be made if needed.

Responsibilities

Report for shift on time and review priority tasks with supervisor
Monitor patrons entering and exiting the library and be ready to assist them at the circulation desk
Check-in and check-out library materials to patrons at the desk using library software
Stacks maintenance including shelving, in-housing books, shelf reading, etc.
Answer the telephone
Help patrons find items in the stacks and in the library catalog
Assist patrons with library printing
Other library-related tasks such as scanning books, paging books, preparing reserve books, and other duties assigned by staff
Assist with the opening or closing procedures in the library depending on shift time
Students provide excellent customer service by assisting patrons with circulation services, locating library resources, and answering general inquiries.
Support daily library operations through collection maintenance, opening and closing procedures, and other assigned tasks to ensure a safe, organized, and welcoming environment.