Library Circulation Assistant (Fall 2026)

Library Circulation Assistant (Fall 2026)

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, troubleshooting 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) - View email address on click.appcast.io

Salary Grade - A-$16.00/hr.

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.

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Class Schedule (Student Positions Only)

Optional Documents

1. Copy of Transcript (Highest/Current Degree)
2. Letters of Recommendation (Self-Submitted by Applicant)

State University of New York Cortland