Duties Description

Drake Memorial Library is seeking a Library Assistant 1 to work in interlibrary loan. The Library Assistant 1 will work with colleagues to process interlibrary loan and document delivery transactions using the ILLiad and Alma systems. Processing transactions may involve locating physical items in the library catalog and on shelves, scanning resources, accessing content in research databases, and shipping and receiving physical and electronic items. They will also provide excellent customer service and resolve problems for library patrons and other libraries via email, phone, and in-person interactions. The Library Assistant 1 will work with colleagues to hire, train, schedule, and supervise the student workers in interlibrary loan. They will also be responsible for uploading documents to the University’s institutional repository and adding descriptive metadata.

The Library Assistant 1 will support a collegial and inclusive work environment in order to promote the success of all Brockport students, faculty, and staff.

Hours may vary during university breaks.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a noncompetitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications (ny Helps)

Either graduated from high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma;

AND

one year of full-time clerical experience in a library setting.*

• Examples of qualifying clerical duties in a library setting may include:
  
  

Maintaining circulation record;

Processing acquisitions including the receipt and recording of courier-delivered materials and organizing new items;

Creating and processing interlibrary loan requests (ILL);

Assisting in collection maintenance including; weeding, shifting, re-shelving, repairing, straightening, inventory, supply orders, and emptying book drop containers to be checked in;

Assisting and educating patrons in searching the library catalog;

Assisting patrons in the use of library equipment.

Or Thirty Semester Credit Hours Of College Study Including At Least NINE Semester Credit Hours Of College Study In Any Combination Of The Following Areas

Library/Information Science;

Computer Applications

Information Studies.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications (non-ny Helps)

Candidates must have permanent appointment in a Library Assistant 1 NY State classified position, or be in a transferrable title, or be reachable for appointment on the current NY State Civil Service eligible list for Library Assistant 1 Full-Time, Brockport location.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working in a library

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Good attention to detail

Additional Comments

Respond to the canvass letter (if applicable). Submit your application, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references via our Employment Opportunities website at jobs.hr.brockport.edu by May 15, 2025.