Library Clerk (casual/part-time) | Yeshiva University - Military Veterans

Library Clerk (casual/part-time) Job No: 497915 Work Type: Temporary and/or Hourly Department: University Libraries Location: Beren Campus, 245 Lexington Avenue, NY, NY Categories: Library Position Summary: Serve as first point of contact in Hedi Steinberg Library on the Beren Campus for students and faculty members. Provides support and performs duties related to providing library collections and services for the University community. Part time; 18 hours per week. The 18 hour position is 8:45 AM -2 PM Monday through Thursday. Position Responsibilities: Follows predetermined procedures and policies in the library and uses library resources that are simple or of limited complexity. Checks out and checks in library materials; registers students and other users of the library; performs other circulation-related activities using the ILS (Integrated Library Systems). Collects fines and adjusts patron records. Communicates predetermined library policies and procedures to library users. Assists patrons with directional questions and responds to simple questions regarding the use of Library resources, such as locating items in the OPAC, using the Library website to locate information about services. Enters data for complex bibliographic and other records. Extracts data from online records. Tracks supplies, checks availability and item designations on vendor websites, submits lists of needed items to supervisor. Performs other related duties as assigned. Experience & Education Background: High School Diploma is required. 2+ years related experience preferred. Skills & Competencies: Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. Good reading, data entry and word processing skills; accuracy and attention to detail. Customer service demeanor, good listening skills and demonstrated patience when dealing with patrons. Sound judgment about when to respond and when to refer patrons and/or questions to a professional librarian or supervisor. Should project a positive attitude about the Library and the University when interacting with Library patrons. Self-discipline and judgment are essential as work will often be performed in the absence of a supervisor. Salary Range: $24 - $26 per hour About Us: Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more. We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together. Equal Employment Opportunity: Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Application Instructions: To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/876/cw/en-us/job/497915/library-clerk-casualparttime Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-75ec71ae36e05648823563b1197e10f1