JOB SUMMARY:

Walsh Library seeks a Federal Work Study student employee to assist in the Access Services department for the remainder of the Spring 2025 semester with the potential to continue through the 2025-2026 academic year. Primary duties would involve assisting at the circulation desk, performing various tasks in the physical library book stacks, and helping with various interlibrary loan duties. Shifts during the Spring 2025 semester would be primarily scheduled between 5pm-midnight Monday-Friday. For the 2025-2026 academic year, shifts would be scheduled between Monday-Friday 8am-midnight; Saturday 9am-5pm; and Sunday 11am-midnight.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides attentive and courteous customer service and general assistance at the circulation desk utilizing web-based circulation and reservation systems. Check out and check in library materials; answer basic questions; retrieve library materials from stacks; perform basic searches in the library catalog. Re-shelve library materials; perform shelf-reading and stack checks to verify library items are shelved in proper location; occasionally assist with book shifting. Assist with interlibrary loan processing: update requests; pack materials for shipment; scan book chapters; and open and sort incoming mail. Performs basic data entry for some tasks. Assist with other Access Services and Dean's Office projects as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong attention to detail, consistent work ethic, and reliability. Ability to learn Library of Congress Call number system to properly retrieve, re-shelve, and assess arrangement of library books. Experience with data entry. Ability to take direction and understand verbal and written instructions. Punctual, responsible, and communicative with good attendance and clear understanding that work study jobs are paid work. Ability to work independently on repetitive tasks. Ability to read and follow instructions. Friendly customer service phone and personal skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficiency with MS Excel and MS Word. Basic knowledge of library services and resources.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

This job is contingent upon Federal Work Study (FWS) funding. Please be prepared to provide FWS award amount and work availability at time of interview.

HIRING MANAGER:

David Frank (david.frank@shu.edu) 

FEDERAL WORK STUDY ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED:

Yes, FWS Eligibility Required

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.