Library Clerk II

Library Clerk II

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.