Library Assistant
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Pennsylvania State University, Engineering Library, is seeking to hire a part-time Library Assistant who is customer service-oriented to help at the reference and circulation desk for the 2023-2024 academic year.
The ideal candidate will be able to:
- Provide excellent customer service to library patrons
- Perform circulation transaction functions including but not limited to:
- Opening and/or closing the library
- Assisting in the location of materials in the stacks, Course Reserves, reference, and online collections
- Shelving library materials, shelf-reading and maintaining collections
- Miscellaneous clerical, technological, and problem-solving activities
- Projects assigned by or in absence of full-time staff; and answering general information and basic reference questions.
Experience in a public service setting preferred especially library experience and excellent computer skills preferred. Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills are required. Requires the ability to follow directions and keep a schedule. Must be willing to work a combination of evening, weekend, and daytime hours and be a dependable team player.
This is a part-time position that will work an assigned weekly schedule with the option to take extra shifts when they become available. Dependability and arriving promptly when assigned to work are part of the role. The library is located at 325 Hammond Building, Main Campus.
Candidates may complete the online application, include a resume, and a cover letter.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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