Job Details

Part-Time Library Assistant (Evenings), Ely Library -Westfield State University (Westfield)

Campus Title: Part-Time Library Assistant 
Department: Library 
FLSA Status:  Non-exempt 
Job Type: Part-time Contracted 
Timeframe: 32 Weeks / No winter or summer hours 
Shift: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00pm-9:00pm., 10 hours a week
Supervision Received: Reports to the Head of Access Services. Work may also be directed by full-time library assistants
Supervision Exercised: Directs the work of student employees
Salary: $18.50 per hour 

Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include but not limited to:
Essential:

The Library at Westfield State University seeks application for a part-time Library Assistant. This position will assist library staff with:

Evening supervision of operations at the library service desk, including assisting patrons to find information; supervising student employees; managing the service desk; charging and renewing items for patrons; circulating interlibrary loans; maintaining and reporting statistics; and following Ely Library policies and procedures.
Monitoring the library. Library Assistants will work with student assistants, campus security and facilities to ensure a safe and effective environment for patrons. This includes reporting safety, security, or emergency situations to the Campus Police and/or the Westfield Police Department and monitoring the use of library spaces and group study rooms.
Other duties may be assigned by the Head of Access Services

Qualifications

Required Qualifications 

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
The ability to work diligently and independently without direct supervision
Help foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere respectful of diversity
Work in a team environment
Responsibly supervising others
Enjoy interacting with patrons and adapting to serve their needs in a calm, respectful, and courteous manner
Produce detail-oriented work to meet deadlines
Exercise judgment and leadership if/when responding to emergency situations
Sit or stand for extended periods of time
Lift up to 40 lbs., and push/pull library carts full of books

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor's degree or coursework in library science
Experience in the public service area of a library, preferably at a college or university
Experience using automated library systems, preferably OCLC WorldShare Management;
Knowledge of LC call number system
Experience supervising student and/or part-time employees or experience in a busy office environment or customer service setting.  

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

NA

Salary

$18.50  / hour

Closing Date

How to Apply

An on-line application is required. Interested candidates should electronically attach the following documents: 

Resume
Cover Letter
Contact information for three references *
Copy of unofficial transcript of highest degree
* Provide the contact information for reference providers in the reference section of the online application. 

Deadline: The job posting will be open a minimum of ten days and, if needed, will remain open until finalists have been selected. 

Posted

2025-07-16 |  Quick link to this job