SUNY Cortland is hiring: Library Circulation Assistant (Spring 2025) in Friendly
SUNY Cortland, Friendly, MD, United States
Library Circulation Assistant (Spring 2025)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Memorial Library has weekend shifts on Saturday and Sunday only.
Please note: while positions may be open and posted here on jobs.cortland.edu until their listed close date, positions may be filled on a rolling basis prior to this date.
Position Information
Job Title: Library Circulation Assistant (Spring 2025)
Department: The Help Center
Job Description/Duties
Provide face-to-face customer service to library patrons. Daily tasks may include:
- Loaning/returning books and equipment
- Opening and/or closing the library
- Navigating the SUNY Cortland website and myRedDragon to find information
- Configuring mobile devices to the SUNY Cortland Wi-Fi network
- Answering telephones
- Assisting customers with Microsoft Office and other supported software applications
- Answering directional questions
- Shelving books
- Troubleshooting WEPA print stations
- Instructing customers in the use of library equipment
Days/Hours Needed
Hours of coverage coincide with Memorial Library’s hours of operation, which are subject to change. Based on the current hours of operation, coverage is required for the following:
- Monday through Thursday 7:45 a.m. to midnight
- Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday from 9:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday from 10:45 a.m. to midnight
Study Days and Finals Week require extended hours.
Campus Location/Bldg.
The Help Center/Memorial Library
Required Qualifications
- Must be a current SUNY Cortland student
- Reliability and punctuality
- Friendly, patient, eagerness to provide excellent customer service
- Willingness to learn and assist customers with new technologies
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using myRedDragon
- Experience working in a library or similar setting
- Experience providing customer service
Physical Demands
Ability to push and pull loaded book trucks and to lift 20 pounds.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Must be willing to work weekends and late nights.
Contact Name(s) & Email(s)
Library@cortland.edu
Salary
Salary Grade A - $15.50/hr.
Posting Information
Posting Number: SA23155
Review Start Date: 01/27/2025
Open Date: 01/27/2025
Close Date: 02/28/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Memorial Library has weekend shifts on Saturday and Sunday only.
Please note: while positions may be open and posted here on jobs.cortland.edu until their listed close date, positions may be filled on a rolling basis prior to this date.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you eligible for Work Study?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you available to work during the Summer?
- Yes
- No
- * Please list all times you are not available to work (class, clubs, sports, RA, activities, etc.)
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Cover Letter
- Class Schedule (Student Positions Only)
Optional Documents:
- Copy of Transcript (Highest/Current Degree)
- Letters of Recommendation (Self-Submitted by Applicant)