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Library Assistant PT
- Manhattan, New York, United States
- Staff Part-Time
- 16.50 - 25.00 / Hours
Title: Library Assistant PT
Salary Range: 16.50 - 25.00 / Hours
Division: Academic Affairs / Provost
Department: Libraries, Inst Tech & Online Learn
Department Description: Libraries, Inst Tech & Online Learn
Union Status: Union
Job Summary:
Mercy University Libraries is seeking motivated and enthusiastic candidates to fill a part-time role in our Manhattan Campus Circulation Team. Reporting to the Head Librarian, the position’s primary duties will include assisting library circulation operations and helping with projects as needed. Candidates should be friendly, open-minded and technologically inquisitive. Good communication skills and customer service orientation are a must.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
• Assist patrons with general inquiries and directional questions in person and on the phone; refers reference questions to librarians via phone, chat, and email when appropriate
• Instruct students, faculty, and staff in proper use of library equipment
• Support students, faculty, and staff in use of library computer hardware and software including the libraries’ Integrated Library System (ILS)/Open Access Catalog (OPAC), internet browsers & MS Office 365 suite
• Manage patron requests for information, service and/or support
• Assist in oversight of stacks management
• Report facility or maintenance issues as required
• Opens or closes the library as scheduled, including weekends and evenings
• Schedule flexibility
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. It in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Required Skills & Experience:
• Strong focus on providing patron support for efficient service delivery
• Prior experience in work in a library or similar facing role
• Proficient knowledge library equipment
• Basic troubleshooting of PC’s, printers, copiers & scanners; elevate issues to Helpdesk as necessary
• Knowledge of library computer hardware and software including the libraries’ Integrated Library System (ILS)/Open Access Catalog (OPAC), internet browsers & MS Office 365 suite
• Ability to manage and organize library materials and oversee stacks management
Education Requirements:
• Associate degree or some college credits required, Academic library experience and Bachelor's degree preferred
Physical/Other Requirements:
• Must be able to travel to and work at other campus libraries as needed.
• Must be able to push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per university policies.
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About Mercy
Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.
Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.
Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.
Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan as well as online.
At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.
Benefits Eligible:
Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
EEO Statement
Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839, Option 6 or via email at HR@mercy.edu.
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