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SUNY Cortland

Library Circulation Assistant (Fall 2026)

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What they do

A Library Assistant or Technician assists librarians with organizing materials and helping patrons. Works in a public library, school library, or specialized medical, business or law library. May assist with technology resources in the library.

$41,285 / year median in New York

+5% projected growth

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Posting Details Position Information Job Title Library Circulation Assistant (Fall 2026) Department Library Job Description/Duties Provide face-to-face customer service to library patrons.
Daily tasks may include:
loaning/returning books and equipment opening and/or closing the library navigating the SUNY Cortland website and myRedDragon to find information answering telephones answering directional questions shelving books troubleshoot WEPA print stations instructing customers in use of library equipment Days/Hours Needed Hours of coverage coincide with Memorial Library's hours of operation, which are subject to change. Based on the current hours of operation, coverage is required for the following:
Monday:
9-11am, 11am-1pm, 9pm-12am (2 openings)
Tuesday:
11am-1pm (2 openings), 1-3pm, 9pm-12am
Wednesday:
9-11am, 9pm-12am
Thursday:
11am-1pm (2 openings), 9pm-12am
Friday:
9-11am, 11am-1pm
Saturday:
3-6pm These are recurring weekly shifts for the remainder of the semester. Study Days and Finals Week require extended hours. Campus Location/Bldg. Circulation/Memorial Library Required Qualifications Must be a current SUNY Cortland student Reliability and punctuality Friendly, patience, eagerness to provide excellent customer service Willingness to learn and assist customers with new technologies Good written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications Experience using myRedDragon Experience working in a library or similar setting Experience providing customer service Physical Demands Ability to push and pull loaded book trucks and to lift 20 pounds Special Conditions for Eligibility Must be willing to work weekends and late nights. Contact Name(s) & Email(s) Library@cortland.edu Salary Grade A-$16.00/hr. Salary Posting Detail Information Posting Number SA26022 Review Start Date 09/02/2026 Open Date 09/02/2026 Close Date 12/04/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Please also note: while positions may be open and posted here on jobs.cortland.edu until their listed close date, positions may be filled on a rolling basis prior to this date. Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents Curriculum Vitae or Resume Cover Letter Class Schedule (Student Positions Only) Optional Documents Copy of Transcript (Highest/Current Degree) Letters of Recommendation (Self-Submitted by Applicant)