Library Clerk II - Part Time

Who we are:

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 10,000 students from across the globe. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.

The Library Clerk II assists students, faculty and other patrons in utilizing library services, locating and circulating library materials. The work schedule is Monday and Tuesday 3pm-11pm and Saturday's 9am-5pm.

You will:

• Charge and Discharge library materials, including books, laptops, course reserves, etc.
• Place items on hold for patrons
• Process Course Reserves
• Update library databases as instructed
• Record and collect fines and other paid fees
• Respond to calls for assistance and answer directional questions from patrons
• Provide assistance in setting up audio-visual equipment, including Microfilm and Microfiche machines
• Assign and track usage of study rooms and library facility
• Monitor library equipment including computers, printers, scanners, etc, and perform basic troubleshooting tasks
• Perform administrative duties associated with the opening and closing of the library
• Explain and enforce library policies and procedures to all patrons; monitor the library on a regular basis and report any problems
• Shelving materials, shelf reading the various collections, shifting of collections.
• Basic Voyager functions, such as adding patrons, collecting fines, checking in newspapers, etc.
• Receive and process routine library material (daily newspaper, government documents, microfiches, loose-leaf collections, etc)
• Basic Book mending

SECONDARY DUTIES:

· As assigned by the supervisor

You need:

• High School Diploma required
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a public library or a library in an institution of higher learning.
• General computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to type with speed and accuracy and maintain and organize files
• Basic math and book keeping skills
• Ability to perform light lifting, bending and reaching; ability to push a full book truck
• Attention to detail
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with peers and colleagues
• Ability to communicate in a professional, clear and concise manner
• Professional appearance and delivery especially when assisting students, faculty, administrators and visitors
• Adaptable to a changing environment

*The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEM OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.