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Senior Library Assistant

Employer
The College of New Jersey
Location
USA, New Jersey
Salary
Negotiable

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Gitenstein Library Access Services

Reporting to the Access Services Librarian supports the scholarly needs of the library's users by providing access to the broadest possible range of materials from outside sources and providing collection access to other institutions. Processes and fills lending requests for articles and books from other libraries in the most efficient and cost effective way. Assists in performing procedures for Interlibrary Loan Borrowing and Document Delivery Services.

During scheduled times, oversees proper workflow in the Access Services circulation area. Assumes full responsibility for the proper functioning of the Access Services desk during assigned weekend or evening hours. Charges/discharges library material, places holds and recalls, creates/updates library users records, collects and records fine/lost book/ILL payments, answers the phone, takes messages and provides directional information. Answers users' inquires pertaining to library hours and physical location of library material. Assists in supervision and training of student assistants in Access Services duties. Works evening and weekend hours.

This is a 10-month, 20 hour per week position. Works a flexible schedule when classes are in session but must work Saturday 9:30AM-4:30PM Sunday 10:30AM-3:30PM.

Main Responsibilities:

  • During scheduled times, oversees proper workflow in the Access Services circulation area. Assumes full responsibility for the proper functioning of the Access Services desk in the absence of the Head of Circulation.
  • Assists in performing procedures for lending of Interlibrary Loan materials. Receives and processes requests for materials from JerseyCat and ILLiad. Delivers articles and books owned by the library for lending library users in the most efficient and cost effective way.
  • Required Qualifications:

  • One year Library Experience
  • High School Diploma
  • Ability to work well with individuals with various backgrounds and communicate effectively orally and in writing and interact effectively with students, faculty, staff and the general public
  • Strong computer and other related technology skills, including MS Word, Excel
  • Ability to work well with minimal supervision
  • Employer Qualifications:

  • Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of background and reference checks
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for all non-classified positions
  • About TCNJ

    TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings, including the fourth-best college library in the nation, according to the Princeton Review.

    Contact Information

    Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found.

    Organization

    The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 “Most Competitive” schools in the nation by Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton Review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter—an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally.

    Academic Programs

    A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for a wealth of degree programs offered through TCNJ’s seven schools—Arts & Communication; Business; Humanities & Social Sciences; Education; Science; Nursing, Health, & Exercise Science; and Engineering. The College is enriched by an honors program and extensive opportunities to study abroad, and its award-winning First-Year Experience and freshman orientation programs have helped make its retention and graduation rates among the highest in the country.

    Campus

    Known for its natural beauty, the College’s campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township (map). The College has 39 major buildings, including a state-of-the-art library; 14 residence halls that accommodate 3,600 students; an award-winning student center; more than 20 academic computer laboratories; a full range of laboratories for nursing, microscopy, science, and technology; a music building with a 300-seat concert hall; and a collegiate recreation and athletic facilities complex. TCNJ has a full-time undergraduate enrollment of approximately 6,400 students (95 percent from New Jersey).

    Student Life

    The College of New Jersey encourages students to expand their talents and skills through more than 150 organizations that are open to students. These groups range from performing ensembles and professional and honor societies to student publications, Greek organizations, as well as intramural and club sports. The College also offers numerous leadership opportunities through the Student Finance Board, Student Government Association, and Residence Hall Government to name a few.

    Athletics

    High achievement and scholarship in the classroom have been mirrored by the success of The College of New Jersey’s varsity student-athletes. Since the 1978–79 Lion wrestling team captured the College’s first National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) team championship, TCNJ has established itself as one of the nation’s most successful Division III (non-athletic scholarship) programs. Since 1979, The College of New Jersey has amassed a total of 39 Division III crowns in seven different sports. In addition, the Lions have posted 32 runner-up awards, giving the College an aggregate of 71 first- and second-place finishes. That figure is tops among the nation’s 400-plus Division III colleges and universities during the past 30 years. The Lions have also produced 58 Division III CoSIDA First Team Academic All-Americans.

    As impressive as the overall athletic record is, TCNJ’s accomplishment as a leader in women’s sports is even greater. Since NCAA Championships were initiated for women in 1981, only TCNJ has won 32 Division III team championships. The total does not include the Lions’ lacrosse championship in 1981 or the softball championships in 1980 and 1981, which were sponsored by the AIAW (Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women) prior to women’s sports inclusion in the NCAA. In the fall of 1999, TCNJ’s women’s athletic program was voted as the top Division III institution for female student-athletes by Sports Illustrated for Women.

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