• Library Clerk II

    University of New Haven (West Haven, CT)


    Library Clerk II

     

    Department:Library

     

    Library Clerk II

    Who we are:

    The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university situated on the coast of southern New England. It-s a diverse and vibrant community of more than 8,800 students with campuses around the country and around the world. 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 working hours are as follows: Wednesday, 3pm-11pm; Friday, 12pm-8pm, and Sunday, 2pm-10pm.

    You are:

    + Someone with outstanding customer services skills and an attention to detail

    + Able to work in a collaborative manner with peers and colleagues

    + Someone who communicates in a professional, clear and concise manner

    + Adaptable to a changing environment

    You will:

    + Charge and Discharge library materials, including books, laptops, course reserves, etc.

    + Place items on hold for patrons and process Course Reserves

    + Update library databases as instructed, record and collect fines and other paid fees

    + Provide assistance in setting up audio-visual equipment, including Microfilm and Microfiche machines

    + Assign and track usage of study rooms and library facility and 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.

    + Basic Book mending

    You need:

    + A High School Diploma

    + 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

    + 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

    What-s In It for You:

    + Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs.

    + Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program

    + Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities

    + Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities

    + Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year-s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable

    *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.