The Hunter College Libraries (HCL) serve over 30,000 students, faculty, and staff at the Cooperman Library, the Zabar Art Library, the Health Professions Library, and the Social Work & Urban Public Health Library. The HCL provide essential resources for learning, collaboration, and innovation in a welcoming and dynamic academic environment. Across all our locations, College Assistants provide high-quality customer services at our Welcome, Circulation, and Audio-Visual service desks as well as within our reference and technical departments. 

Who Are We Looking For?

We proudly embrace the Hunter College motto : Mihi Cura Futuri = The Care of the Future is Mine. We are looking for motivated individuals who are enthusiastic about helping others and supporting a community of lifelong learners. We welcome applicants who are:

• Welcoming, customer-centric, and proactive;
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for accuracy;
• Comfortable asking questions and offering suggestions; 
• Adaptable, capable of working both independently and collaboratively.

What Do College Assistants Do?

• Handle complete range of service desk duties including opening/closing procedures, circulation of Library materials, and maintenance of patron records using a computerized integrated library system;
• Demonstrate professionalism through courteous interaction with patrons and colleagues, adherence to HCL policies & procedures, and consistent attendance and punctuality;
• Support patrons in utilizing computers, software, printers, photocopiers, and other library equipment;
• Ensure the confidentiality of information obtained during business activities related to students, faculty, staff, or other employees;
• Contribute to a safe educational/work environment by participating in associated drills/trainings and maintaining readiness to respond to a health or safety emergency;
• Perform routine clerical tasks including management of phone calls, office machines, and mail distribution;
• Participate on special projects as assigned.

What Are the Position Details?

• In-person work that involves sitting, standing, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, shelving library materials, lifting and carrying moderately heavy material up to 25 pounds, and other physical activities;
• The setting contains minimal exposure to safety hazards;
• Part-time hours (15- 20 hours per week) with a maximum of 1040 hours per year;
• Required evening and weekend shifts, ensuring our library serves the community during all operating hours;
• Comprehensive benefits package for part-time employees meeting work hour criteria;
• Compensation: $19.12 per hour.

What Positions Are Available:

Cooperman Library – Main Library (16.5 hours)

• Monday 3-10 (6.5)
• Thursday 5-10 (5)
• Saturday 12-5 (5)

Experience or interest in Circulation and/or Audio-Visual services a plus.

Zabar Art Library – Branch (20 hours)

• Monday OR Friday 9-5 (7.5)
• Wednesday 9-2 (5)
• Thursday 9-5 (7.5)

Experience or interest in art/art history/visual resources a plus.

Social Work & Urban Public Health Library – Branch (19 hours)

• Wednesday 2-10 (7.5)
• Thursday 9-1 (4)
• Friday 9-5 (7.5)

Experience or interest in accessibility and/or OCR conversion a plus.

Are You Interested?

Are you interested in advancing the academic success of thousands of students and gaining valuable experience in a dynamic academic library setting?  Please let us hear from you by sending your resume to :  LibraryJobs@hunter.cuny.edu