The New School was founded by forward-thinking educators in 1919 to defy the intellectual constraints of a traditional college education. We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated, socially engaged clerk to serve as the Assistant to the Librarian reporting to the Assistant Director of Operations for Access and User Services.
 
The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment.

This is a Local 1205 Clerical Unit position subject to the terms and conditions agreed to in the Union Contract between Teamsters Local 1205 and The New School. Full-time position, hours Tues-Sat, 8 am to 4 pm during academic year. Hours/days may be adjusted for summer/times when classes are not in session.
 
Clerical Library Public Service Responsibilities

• Answer and direct patron generated questions through live interactions, phone, email, LibAnswers and chat services at all library locations. 
• Assist patron navigation with library reserves, online resources and the onsite physical collection. 
• Assist and direct patrons with library technology, including but not limited to scanning, printing, bookable conference rooms, and the library laptop lending service.
• Assist with library collaboration room booking schedules.
• Demonstrate understanding and competence in performing Aleph circulation operations including in-house, off site, and all consortium borrowing. 
• Perform all stack maintenance operations including off site processing, shelving and shifting.
• Must be physically able to move book carts, carry items and move throughout the library for patron service and supervisory responsibilities.  
• Open and close library locations as necessary. 
• Understand, apply and work with staff to document library policy. 
• Work with patrons and staff to efficiently process patrons disputes and fines.  
• Work with the Archives and Special Collections staff to make Special Collections material available at the University Center Library.
• Attend circulation staff meetings and perform library duties at all New School Libraries.
• Report to locations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Specific Services for Assistant to the Librarian 

• Proactively schedule, supervise and train the student workforce. 
• Work with Human Resources to post job descriptions and hire student employees.
• Work with the LCAS office, Student Financial Aid office and Human Resources office to manage students’ transition into the MyDay system. 
• Trained as a Myday student employee partner. 
• Complete management of the student staffing and schedule at designated location throughout the academic year.
• Responsible for working within department allotted OCSE funds. 
• Process orders through the My New Source tool for assigned location.

The New School is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that promises diversity and tolerance in all areas of employment, education and access to its educational, artistic or cultural programs and activities. The New School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex or gender (including actual or perceived gender identity or expression or transgender status), sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, religion, religious practices, mental or physical disability, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital or partnership status, or any other legally protected status.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High degree of computer literacy, including the ability to use automated library systems. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills. 
• Ability to discern problems and initiate appropriate actions toward resolutions.
• Library work experience or library coursework in progress. 
• Supervisory and or management  experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with resource sharing and class reserve information systems.
• Ability to read music.