Evening Library Assistant

Staff Non-exempt Boston, Massachusetts

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Description

This position is responsible for Access Services offered during the hours of 8:00 pm to 12:00 am, Sundays through Thursdays, during the academic year. The staff in this position are the only staff available during these ho urs, so they provide circulation services, basic reference services, and other assistance as needed to meet students' academic needs. This position ensures proper closing procedures. This position is also responsible for ensuring the safe use of the library space during the evening hours. Additional responsibilities may include collection maintenance, and other duties as required.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide efficient and courteous service to library patrons at the Circulation Desk by answering inquiries, providing direction, assuring compliance with Library regulations.

Charge out other library resources, including laptops and group study rooms, etc. to authorized borrowers, discharge returned books, and maintain patron records, using the Innovative Interfaces library computer system.

Clears and closes the library in accordance with set procedures.

Responsible for running collection reports and verifying the status of Reserve collection, nightly.

Participates in stacks maintenance tasks, which include weeding and shelf reading.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High school degree required.

• Punctual and reliable.

• Friendly demeanor when working with the public and co-workers.

• Strong computer skills including: MS Office (Word and Excel), Outlook.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Must be committed to providing the highest level of customer service and responsiveness.

• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Experience in library, bookstore or retail establishment a plus.

• Standard hours of this position are Sunday – Thursday 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM, during the academic year.

Suffolk University does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, genetic information, or status as a veteran in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs, activities, or employment. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, the University is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive faculty and staff that reflect the broad range of human experience who contribute to the robust exchange of ideas on campus, and who are committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment. We strongly encourage applications from groups historically marginalized or underrepresented because of race/color, gender, religious creed, disability, national origin, veteran status or LGBTQ status. Suffolk University is especially interested in candidates who, through their training, service and experience, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the University community.