Part-Time Library Assistant (Daytime), 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:12hrs per week Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8am-12pm with flexibility based on operational
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:
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. The successful candidate must submit an official transcript at the time of hire. 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