FT Library Assistant - Rowan University, Glassboro

Summary:

• Reporting to the evening Technical Library Assistant, under the supervision of the Head of Access Services, this position performs a variety of paraprofessional, detailed library duties as established in Campbell Library’s policies, rules, and standardized procedures. There are specified assignments; however, the essential duties are to staff the Public Services desk. This position participates in the closing of the library building on each of the scheduled days.
• This position assists with stacks maintenance including shelving of library material, examining the collection for the condition of books, and shifting when necessary. The performance will be reviewed periodically to ensure compliance with procedures and standards.

Examples of Work:

• Charging and discharging library material; inspecting books, media for damage and repairing items as needed.
• Providing outstanding customer service.
• Upon patron request, locating books and publications, based on call number; accompanying the patron to the location when feasible
• Answering patron inquiries about the physical location of library material, including an explanation of searching the online catalog, referring complex questions to the reference librarian on duty
• Performing accurate shelving tasks utilizing the Library of Congress Classification System.
• Entering new patron information into the ALMA system, verifying name, address, and necessary personal information.
• Pushing book carts with library materials
• Shifting books as needed to make room for new library materials
• Recording usage statistics
• Completing an inventory of the collection.
• Performing other related duties as assigned. 

Work Hours (Please note that the currently listed shifts and availability of same are subject to change to meet the operational needs of the department):

• Semester hours are as follows:
  • Sunday through Tuesday, 4:00 pm-12:00 midnight
  • Friday, 12:00 noon-8:00pm
  • Saturday, 11:30am-7:30pm
• Summer hours are to be determined

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to learn complex computer systems
• Adaptability to a flexible work schedule
• Previous library work experience preferred

Salary:

• Range A09 ($32,966-$37,268)

Notes:

• Only completed online applications submitted on or before the deadline will be considered.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Please note that this position is subject to the NJ First Act, requiring public employees to establish residency in the State of New Jersey. See N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70) for further information.