Library Assistant IV

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: 1199 Clerical
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8:45AM-4:45PM
• Building: Burke Library
• Salary Range: $25.67 - $25.67 per hour entry rate ($26.20 - $26.20 per hour minimum rate)

Position Summary

Columbia University Libraries seeks a Library Assistant IV to work at the Burke Library. The Library Assistant IV has primary responsibility for the circulation desk, scan, deliver and inter-library loan processing, and course reserves processing. Daily responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Checks materials in and out; processing materials from offsite for use by patrons.
• Assists patrons in understanding policies and procedures.
• Processes requests and materials for inter-library loan;
• Processes daily scan and deliver and troubleshooting equipment and stacks maintenance (reshelving and shelf reading).
• Utilizes the circulation and reserves modules of the FOLIO ILS.
• Provides training, assigning, and review of student assistants and their work. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Language test will be given if interviewed. 

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Schedule may be different during intersession and summer terms. Schedule subject to change based on staffing needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service within a diverse working environment.
• Demonstrated experience with office productivity and database tools (e.g., MS Excel).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude with recent library and/or other computer technologies.
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills, including attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with knowledge of a field within the humanities; theological studies preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience working in a library setting preferred.
• Experience with FOLIO or another integrated library system preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Working bibliographic knowledge of at least one research language, German or French preferred.
• Familiarity with theology, religious studies, or church history preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.