Location:

Westfield, MA Category:

Professional/Executive Job Type:

Part-time Posted On:

Sat Jul 25 2026

Job Description:

Campus Title:

Part-Time Library Assistant Department:

Library FLSA Status:

Non-exempt Job Type:

Part-time Contracted, Non-Benefited Timeframe:

10 Months (September-June)

Shift:

Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:00pm-9:00pm., 8 hours a week

Supervision Received:

Reports to the Head of Access Services. Work may also be directed by full-time library assistants

Supervision Exercised:

Directs the work of student employees

Salary:

$18.50 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include but not limited to:

Essential:

The Library at Westfield State University seeks application for a part-time Library Assistant. This position will assist library staff with: Evening supervision of operations at the library service desk, including assisting patrons to find information; supervising student employees; managing the service desk; charging and renewing items for patrons; circulating interlibrary loans; maintaining and reporting statistics; and following Ely Library policies and procedures. Monitoring the library. Library Assistants will work with student assistants, campus security and facilities to ensure a safe and effective environment for patrons. This includes reporting safety, security, or emergency situations to the Campus Police and/or the Westfield Police Department and monitoring the use of library spaces and group study rooms. Other duties may be assigned by the

Head of Access Services Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent The ability to work diligently and independently without direct supervision Help foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere respectful of diversity Work in a team environment Responsibly supervising others Enjoy interacting with patrons and adapting to serve their needs in a calm, respectful, and courteous manner Produce detail-oriented work to meet deadlines Exercise judgment and leadership if/when responding to emergency situations Sit or stand for extended periods of time Lift up to 40 lbs., and push/pull library carts full of books Preferred Qualifications A bachelor's degree or coursework in library science Experience in the public service area of a library, preferably at a college or university Experience using automated library systems, preferably OCLC WorldShare Management; Knowledge of LC call number system Experience supervising student and/or part-time employees or experience in a busy office environment or customer service setting.

Additional Information:

Disability Accommodations Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor. Background Check Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.