Pace University is hiring: PT Evening/Weekend Library Assistant in New York

Description

The Beekman NYC Library at Pace University is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented PT Library Assistant to join our team. Library Assistants play a crucial role in supporting the daily operations of the library, assisting patrons, and contributing to a welcoming and productive environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Position Duties

• Provide exceptional customer service to library patrons by assisting with check-outs, returns, renewals, and holds.
• Answer general inquiries related to library services, policies, and procedures.
• Help patrons locate books, journals, and other materials using the library's catalog and online resources.
• Organize and shelve books, periodicals, and other library materials according to established classification systems.
• Maintain the neatness and orderliness of shelves and reading areas, ensuring materials are easy to find and access.
• Assist patrons with basic technology troubleshooting, including printing, scanning, and using library computers.
• Monitor computer workstations to ensure they are functioning properly and report technical issues to library staff.
• Assist library staff in processing new acquisitions, including cataloging, labeling, and preparing materials for circulation.
• Participate in inventory checks and shelf-reading activities to maintain accurate collection records.
• Assist with processing interlibrary loan requests, including locating and retrieving requested materials from partner libraries.
• Prepare outgoing interlibrary loan shipments and maintain records of borrowed and lent items.
• Regularly monitor and tidy common areas, including study spaces, reading rooms, and seating areas, to ensure a clean and welcoming environment.
• Enter data accurately into library systems, including patron registration, circulation records, and statistical reports.
• Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Position Qualifications

• Experience working in a public or academic library.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-service mindset.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in tasks.
• Basic understanding of library systems and resources (preferred but not required).
• Comfortable using technology, including library software, computers, and basic troubleshooting.
• Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Reliable and punctual, with a professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Work Hours

Up to 14 hours per week, primarily weekday evenings until 11:00 p.m. Specific hours will be determined in consultation with your supervisor.