[LIBJOBS] Academic support staff position available - NY

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Library Assistant – The College of New Rochelle, Gill Library

The College of New Rochelle is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented individual to fill the position of Library Assistant.  This is a full-time, support staff position, available immediately, reporting to the Associate Dean of Gill Library. 

Responsibilities for this position include:

·         Maintenance and quality control of the library’s ILS including deletion of bibliographic records in III Millennium and OCLC systems

·         Preparation and inventory control of item records for all materials added to the collection

·         Supervision of the physical preparation, final check and shipment of materials added to the collection

·         In-house repair of materials

·         Removal of outdated materials for withdrawal

·         Monthly check of links contained in ILS records

·         Maintain and update monthly and yearly statistics for Technical Services and Reserves

·         Create, edit and delete bibliographic records in ILS for items to be on Reserve

·         Add, remove and maintain reserve material (print and electronic) using the Docutek ERes system (including permanent reserve items)

·         Maintain files on materials that are added/removed from reserves each semester

·         Maintain correspondence via email with faculty regarding items that have been posted/removed from ERes

·         Works directly with Reserve Librarian and Technical Services Librarian pertaining to each department

·         Supervises 1-2 student aides

·         Other projects as assigned including but not limited to circulation desk coverage when needed

 

Required Qualifications:  Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite; demonstrated ability to manage technical projects; demonstrated commitment to customer service and collaborative approaches; ability to work independently, managing a complex workload in an on time, effective manner with minimum supervision; ability to work well as part of a team; firm commitment to the Library’s Statement of Objectives and College Mission.  Prior library experience required.

 

Preferred Qualifications:   Experience with integrated library systems (preferably Innovative Interfaces Inc. and Docuteck ERes).

 

Salary and Benefits:  commensurate with experience

 

Send letter of interest, resume and 3 references to:

Ana E. Fontoura

Dean

Gill Library

The College of New Rochelle

29 Castle Place

New Rochelle, NY 10805

afontoura@cnr.edu

The College of New Rochelle is a Catholic college in the Ursuline tradition and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds who will contribute to our unique educational mission.  To learn more about Gill Library and The College of New Rochelle, visit our website at: www.cnr.edu.