Job Details

Library Assistant, Learning Commons

Main Campus - Boston, MA
R04252

This position will work under the coordinated direction of the Learning Commons Librarian and in collaboration with other Learning Commons staff. Responsibilities may include participating in the functional work areas of reference and circulation, collection management, Interlibrary Loan, outreach, and space planning. The Library Assistant will also coordinate the hiring, scheduling, training, and supervision of student workers and engage in Library-wide planning and projects.

Essential Functions:
Assist with the Administration and Management of Reference and Circulation Services:

• Support day to day oversight of Library service provision: troubleshooting equipment, resources, policy, schedule, communication, and procedural questions and issues.
• Participate in the hiring, training, and supervision of student workers.
• Support scheduling and coverage of Reference and Circulation services.
• Provide training and continuing education to reference and circulation staff and student workers.
• Communicate and enforce Library policies.
• Coordinate displays and facilitate Library programming.
• Monitor effectiveness and efficiency of functional processes, recommend improvements.
• Assist with the collection of statistical data and production of reports.

Participate in collections work and stacks projects:

• Collaborate with Collections & Systems and Learning Commons teams to plan and implement ongoing stacks shifting and weeding projects.
• Oversight of shelf reading process and missing item searches.
• Collaborate with Collections & Systems and Research & Instruction Librarians on donation and collection projects.
• Provide stacks and shelving training to student workers as needed.
• Participate in space studies and space redesign projects.

Cross-training across Library departments, which may include:

• Assist with Interlibrary Loan processing and troubleshooting.
• Assist with cataloging of library materials and resources, including books, e-books, and physical and streaming media.
• Participate in reclassification projects for special collections.
• Assist with the maintenance of course reserves.
• Participate in library instruction sessions.
• Support Library-wide initiatives as appropriate.

Qualifications
Required:

• Bachelor's degree and current enrollment in Simmons SLIS program.
• Completion of no more than 3 LIS courses.
• Demonstrated excellence working in a customer focused environment.
• Demonstrated strong customer service such as
  • an energetic, positive, friendly and approachable demeanor.
  • ability to ead customers and respond appropriately.
  • ability to handle surprises well, work well under pressure and with multiple interruptions

Preferred:

• Experience working or volunteering in libraries.
• Experience with library systems, such as Innovative Interfaces, Inc.'s Millennium
• Experience working in a supervisory role
• Ability to perform technical and complex tasks with accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience as a proactive and creative problem solver
• Ability to contribute and foster collaboration in a team environment
• Ability to work independently and pro-actively towards a shared goal
• Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively

Work Schedule: Generally Tuesdays- Saturdays, 11am - 7 pm, with flexibility for classes

Note: This is a pre-professional position. Eligibility is limited to qualified students currently
enrolled in Simmons SLIS Program. It is our expectation that between three and six months
after completing the program you will transition out of this position. Applicants cannot simultaneously receive a SLIS Merit Scholarship and tuition remission benefits. If you receive both, you will be required to select one.


As a College committed to diversity, Simmons encourages applications broadly. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body and curriculum.




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