Review Vacancy
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $56506 to $68630 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description The Van Wagenen Library is searching for a Library Assistant 2 to work afternoon/evening shifts during the week, with some weekend hours. The selected candidate will be responsible for:
Processing requested items in Alma including checking possible doubles in SUNY system and providing our administrative assistant with the PO Lines for invoicing purposes.
Receiving newly delivered items (mainly journals/periodicals) including checking and possibly correcting OCLC records and holdings, managing loan type and duration, recording item cost, and attaching a barcode.
Processing items for library shelves by stamping received date for future inventory purposes, applying protective covering for book jackets, applying labels, adding security case to visual materials, and other physical processing tasks as needed.
Recording monthly acquisitions statistics.
Maintaining new materials shelves by rotating newly received items as they come, adjusting items from the temporary 'New Book' location to the permanent 'Main Collection' location in Alma, and physically moving them to the upstairs shelves.
Processing new serials daily by entering newest issue in Alma's title record, stamping with the Van Wagenen address, adding security measures to those that require it, shelving on current issues display, and moving the last issue to the collection in the stacks.
Repairing items in the collection to extend their shelf life when possible, referring to Cataloging/Acquisitions Librarian if the item needs to be withdrawn or replaced.
Withdrawing items as necessary in Alma with proper notes to indicate reason.
Removing periodicals yearly from bound periodical shelves as holding limit is reached.
Withdrawing and preparing McNaughton book lease returns for shipping.
Entering accepted donations into Excel sheet and create 'Gift' PO Line to be received into library collection.
Processing interlibrary loan requests using Alma and ILLiad according to both national standards and local policies.
Scanning items on shelves to check against inventory record yearly.
Customer service including item check outs and returns, changing due dates as necessary or marking item as lost if needed, processing payments for lost or damaged items, and directing informational questions to the librarian on duty.
Assisting in the training of student workers in library procedures including check outs and returns, LOC classification system, shelf checks, and item placement in the equipment room.
Supervising student workers including maintaining proper work scheduling and customer service etiquette.
Overseeing building operations in the evening and during weekend hours.
Recording customer questions and requests along with responses for library usage purposes.
Minimum Qualifications Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that SUNY Cobleskill is not an E-Verify employer.
Minimum Qualifications
Reachable on the Library Assistant 2 Civil Service List or eligible for transfer or reinstatement into the Library Assistant 2 title.
Additional Comments This is an SG-14 position with a salary of $56,506 - $68,630
This is a full-time, contingent permanent appointment.
The schedule is Sunday - Thursday 1-9 pm.
This position offers full New York State benefits which are some of the most comprehensive in the country.
SUNY Cobleskill is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community for our students and employees. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of the background check.
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply, if your skillset meets the minimum requirements as set forth.
SUNY Cobleskill is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, and ensuring equal educational and employment opportunity and access to services, programs and activities without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other legally protected status. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 255-5514.
SUNY Cobleskill's Interim Title IX Coordinator is Nicole Field, who can be contacted via phone at 518-255-5514, email at fieldnm@cobleskill.edu, or mailing address of SUNY Cobleskill, Knapp Hall Room 123, Cobleskill, NY 12043.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact humanresources@cobleskill.edu or 518-255-5423.
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