St. John’s established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Title: Temporary Library Assistant

Schedule: 20 hrs./wk. flexible days and hours Monday – Thursday from 8am-8pm and Friday from 8am – 3pm

Compensation : $19/hr.

The St. John’s Law School Rittenberg Library seeks applications for a temporary employee to check in selected print library materials and undertake a library collection weeding project. The temporary employee will report to the Associate Dean for Library Services. The successful candidate will be responsible for following a set of clearly defined guidelines and procedures to both check in new materials and inventory and process a collection of government documents for removal from the library system and library building. Training in library-specific software is provided.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Microsoft Excel to collect and format data for upload into the Federal Depository Library Program Exchange system (FDLP Exchange)
• Monitor FDLP Exchange regularly for updates
• Communicate via email with other libraries in the depository program
• Prepare and pack print library materials for shipping or discard
• Use OCLC Connexion software to remove library holdings for weeded items
• Use Sierra library software to locate records for materials identified for weeding
• Physically process selected new materials received as part of the depository program, including checking in items using Sierra library software

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, within a collegial environment
• Adept in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including strong skills and demonstrated experience working with data in Excel
• Experience and comfort using web-based platforms to query and organize data
• Commitment to working with a spirit of kindness and collaboration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Be enrolled in or a graduate of an American Library Association accredited graduate program
• Experience with the Federal Depository Library Exchange system
• Familiarity with OCLC Connexion
• Familiarity with the Sierra Integrated Library System from Innovative Interfaces, Inc

All persons hired are required to be vaccinated and boosted against the COVID-19 virus, subject to the reasonable accommodation provisions of applicable law.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly salary range for this position is $19. St. John’s University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

This position may be relocated to any of St. John’s University’s physical locations at any time.

St. John’s offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John’s performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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