Evening Weekend Reference and Circulation Technical Assistant
About the role
Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey.
Daemen University Library seeks a part-time evening weekend circulation technical assistant. The hours are either Saturdays 4:30pm to 11pm and Sundays from 10am to 4:30pm OR Saturdays 9am to 4:30pm and Sundays 4:30 pm to 1am during the academic year. This position is part-time, 9 months, up to 24 hours per week, and is an hourly position at $17.13 (non-exempt), not benefit eligible.
Responsibilities
- Oversees and manages all Circulation Desk functions during evening and weekend hours
- Conducts or supervises all clerical functions dealing with collection maintenance
- Assists in performing inter-library loan clerical duties
- Supervises and helps train student employees during evening hours and weekends
- Works closely with the Librarians to assist all Library users
Requirements
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn library related software and applications
- Customer service skills to address the needs of students and faculty regarding library services and collections
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required. MLS or library experience and previous supervisory experience preferred.
Work Environment
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; desk job with majority of sedentary work sitting roughly 50% or greater of the workday.