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Evening Access Services Assistant, Boston College Libraries (Boston)
The Evening Access Services Assistant plays a key role in fostering a positive relationship between the library and its patrons during the evening and late-night hours. When emergencies involving facilities or user behavior occur, the Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for campus police and auxiliary services. The Assistant also supervises student employees during these hours and is responsible for closing both the Bapst and O’Neill Libraries in accordance with their specified hours.
The Evening Access Services Assistant handles Interlibrary Loan requests, using the library catalog, the integrated library system (ALMA), the interlibrary loan platform (ILLiad), scanners, and other related systems and software. The Assistant is responsible for performing all types of circulation-related tasks, including lending library materials, processing returns, placing holds, and creating guest accounts. Additional duties include contributing to collection maintenance projects and routine activities. Working evenings and late nights as part of a small team, the Assistant must interpret and communicate library policies clearly to ensure users receive consistent and accurate information.
The Evening Access Services Assistant handles Interlibrary Loan requests, using the library catalog, the integrated library system (ALMA), the interlibrary loan platform (ILLiad), scanners, and other related systems and software. The Assistant is responsible for performing all types of circulation-related tasks, including lending library materials, processing returns, placing holds, and creating guest accounts. Additional duties include contributing to collection maintenance projects and routine activities. Working evenings and late nights as part of a small team, the Assistant must interpret and communicate library policies clearly to ensure users receive consistent and accurate information.
Exceptional Work Schedule Demands
SCHEDULE: 35-hour week, 12 months per year, permanent position with full benefits.
HOURS:
Fall/Spring: Sunday-Thursday: 6:15 pm to 2:15 am
Summer: Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 3:00 pm-11:00 pm
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma
Demonstrated commitment to customer service
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
Ability to communicate with faculty, students, and staff
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Familiarity with library organization, cataloging, and classification.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
NA
Salary Range
$40,100.00 - $50,200.00 / yearSalary Notes
salary tbd by one's experience
Closing Date
How to Apply
Please visit bc.edu/jobs to apply. Please submit both a cover letter and resume
Posted
2026-01-02 | Quick link to this job