Library Operations- Student Assistant Positions

Circulation Desk Assistant
Inter-Library Loan (ILL) Assistant
Stack Maintenance Assistant
Technical Services Assistant
Camera Operator/Video Editor Assistant
Content Manager Assistant

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Library Operations - Student Assistant Positions

Circulation Desk Assistant

Students who work at the Circulation Desk will be at the frontline of library operations interacting with the greater Manhattanville College community.  Student assistants will be responsible for meeting the varied library needs of users in an efficient and professional manner. Among duties and responsibilities assistants will: charge and discharge items; assist users with online catalog, microforms, and reserve items in all formats; arrange books in call number order on carts; monitor main floor, reading rooms, computer labs, and copy center; refill copiers; process overdue notices; provide general and library-specific information to users; perform other clerical and library tasks as assigned by Circulation Desk supervisors.

The Circulation Desk is open daily from 8:00am - 2:00am during the Fall & Spring semesters. Interested students with flexible schedules of availability are strongly encouraged to apply.  Please note there is a greater need for assistants during the early morning, late night and weekend hours. Circulation Desk work requires consistency in attendance and punctuality, superb communication skills, good customer service and people skills, and the ability to multi-task.

Inter-Library Loan (ILL) Assistant

ILL student assistants help the library perform its vital Inter-Library Loan functions, which consist of two components: lending and borrowing. The lending component requires student assistants to download information, search CastleCat (our library's catalog), retrieve material, upload information and package outgoing ILL material.  The borrowing component requires student assistants to search for and secure material for our own users from a dedicated list of lenders.  Student assistants also open and route incoming ILL borrowed materials.  ILL work requires meticulous attention to detail, clear and legible handwriting, solid organizational skills and the ability to work independently.

Stack Maintenance Assistant
Student assistants who work in Stack Maintenance will shelve books, videocassettes and DVDs, search for missing items, straighten/arrange periodicals and newspapers, and work on projects to clean/shift books in the stacks. Basic requirements of these tasks include moving heavy book carts and working in tight spaces with possible exposure to dust. Interested students will be required to learn the Library of Congress (LC) call number system for shelving. Applicants should demonstrate excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently. Students in Stack Maintenance have the option of working evenings and weekends.

Technical Services Assistant
Technical Services assistants will be trained to work on the library's computer system, and perform such tasks as the checking in of periodicals and the editing of records in a database. Assistants typically work on projects using Microsoft Word, Excel or proprietary library software. Other tasks include the physical processing of library materials (i.e. preparing and applying labels) with limited work and exposure to library stacks. Interested applicants should be comfortable working on computers and willing to learn new skills/programs. Assistants may be exposed to dust when working with older library materials. Applicants should demonstrate excellent attention to detail, the ability to follow detailed procedures, and the ability to work independently. Students in Technical Services will work during regular staff hours: Monday - Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

Camera Operator/Video Editor Assistant
Assistants are responsible for physically transporting and operating video equipment, ability to maintain good composition, lighting and audio throughout a given shot, scene, or event. Position requires some prior knowledge of basic video concepts and video editing using Final Cut Pro, I-Movie, I-DVD, an ability to lift 30lbs, work unsupervised and stand for extended periods. Ideal for film, art, or communication student. Some training provided.

Content Manager Assistant
Assistants are responsible for aiding in the creation, maintenance and update of information for public digital display units located in the public spaces in the library and other areas throughout the campus. Computer skills required with knowledge of image formats, scanning, importing image files, and word processing highly desirable. Training provided.