Part-Time Library Reference Assistant, Hirsh Health Sciences Library/Tufts University (Boston)
The Part-Time Library Reference Assistant is an on-site position responsible for carrying out all the daily activities of the Library Service Desk in an effective, customer-oriented, and professional manner. This is a permanent, part-time position with benefits. The successful candidate is expected to work a 5 hour shift, 4 days per week for a total of 20 hours. The work schedule is 12pm-5pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday or Thursday, as well as Friday from 2pm-7pm.
Duties:
-Assists patrons with access to library services and resources
-Contributes to Library knowledge bases
-Interprets library holdings via the online catalog
-Provides library materials
-Operates the circulation system
-Checks library materials in and out
-Creates and maintains patron records
-Communicates library policies to staff and library users
-Helps with printing and scanning
-Responds to basic reference questions
-Refers complicated inquiries to appropriate staff members
-Executes other advanced functions of the library system
-Assists with Library Service Desk statistics and Interlibrary Loan functions
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
-Knowledge and experience typically acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of related experience
-Exposure and experience with Library circulation systems and MS Office
-Ability to lift books and related items
-Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently
-Ability to meet and exceed customer needs and expectations
Preferred Qualifications:
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Strong commitment to outstanding public service
-Experience in an academic or special library
-Comfortable with various technologies and programs including wikis, blogs, etc.
Full/Part Time
Part Time
Education
BA/BS
Salary Range
$20.10 - $23.10 / hourClosing Date
How to Apply
Please apply on the Tufts Jobs website and provide both a resume and a cover letter: https://jobs.tufts.edu/jobs/20627
Posted
2024-09-18 | Quick link to this job