Library Assistant

Touro College
Brooklyn, NY, US
$37K a year
Full-time

Overview

Assist in the delivery of library services and programs, and daily maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide reference and bibliographic services, including instruction and assistance in the use of library resources and direction in locating information and utilizing resources and available on and off campus.
  • Participate in Library orientation and out-reach programs, including the presentation of workshops and seminars.
  • Supervise the daily operations of a library, including facilities and collection maintenance, materials receipt and reconciliation, and record keeping and tabulation.
  • Library assistant must make every effort to make sure the library atmosphere should be one of cooperation, civility and collegiality.
  • Perform other duties as assigned and contribute to the overall efficiency of the library.

Qualifications

Education / Experience

  • Bachelor of Arts required.
  • Some library experience helpful.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty, and colleagues required
  • Strong customer service and organizational skills.
  • Must be able to multi-task and prioritize work.

Physical Demands

  • Extensive use of computers.
  • Extensive time sitting and standing.
  • Able to lift up to 10 lbs.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including World, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook.

Travel

May require some travel.

Maximum Salary

USD $36,992.00 / Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $30,368.00 / Yr.

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes :

  • Full range of Health Plans Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
  • Dependent Care and Transit Programs
  • Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term disability programs
  • Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible / enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
  • Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
  • Generous Paid Time Off Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday Annual Holiday Schedule
  • 30+ days ago
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