The New School Libraries seek an Assistant to the Librarian for Resource Sharing. Closing/evening and weekend hours. Reporting to the Associate Director of Resource Sharing, this is a union clerical position. The New School was founded by forward-thinking educators in 1919 to defy the intellectual constraints of a traditional college education. We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated, socially engaged university administrator to serve as Director of Communications and Special Initiatives for the university’s Office of Social Media.
This is a full time Local 1205 Clerical Unit position subject to the terms and conditions agreed to in the Union Contract between Teamsters Local 1205 and The New School.
The New School is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that upholds and advances diversity and inclusion across all areas of employment, education, and access to its educational, artistic, and cultural programs and activities. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who share our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community
RESPONSIBILITIES
In cooperation with the Access and User Services staff, the Assistant to the Librarian will:
Answer and direct patron generated questions through a variety of mediums. This includes live interactions, phone, email, and Libanswers at all library locations.
Work with supervisor to maintain and standardize processes for enhanced Resources Sharing services. This will include digitization, home delivery/return, and communication services needed to make these services sustainable.
Perform Resource Sharing services using Reshare, OCLC, ILLiad and other software platforms.
Assist with patron circulation/navigation with library reserves, online resources, account maintenance, and the onsite physical collection.
Assist and direct patrons with library technology.
Perform all stack maintenance operations including off site processing, shelving and shifting.
Work with the Archives and Special Collections staff to make Special Collections material available at the University Center Library.
Assist with library collaboration room booking schedules.
Attend circulation staff meetings and perform library duties at all New School Library locations.
Understand, apply and work with staff to document library policy.
Be comfortable moving library totes to and from various library locations.
Opening and closing library locations as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High degree of computer literacy, including the use of automated library systems.
Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills.
Ability to discern problems and initiate appropriate actions toward resolutions.
Public or academic library work experience or coursework.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Familiarity with Resource Sharing software such as ILLiad, Reshare, OCLC Worldshare, or Rapido.
WORK MODE
On-Campus Position - Employees in this position are expected to work on-campus during regularly scheduled work hours due to the nature of the work being that which is not feasible, or not in the best interest of the organization, to be performed remotely. #LI-ONSITE
HOURLY RATE
$27.46 per hour, 35 hours per week, as per the Local1205 CBA terms.
We look forward to receiving your application!