Library Assistant 2 - Access Services Assistant, Evening

Posting Details

Posting Details


Posting Number
S379


Classification Title
Library Assistant 2


Working Title
Library Assistant 2 - Access Services Assistant, Evening


Department
Libraries


Home Campus
Bloomsburg


City
Bloomsburg


State
Pennsylvania


Zip Code
17815


Bargaining Unit
AFSCME - Agreement


Work Location
Home Campus


Position Type
Staff


Temporary/ Permanent
Permanent


Full-time/ Part-time
Full-Time


If Part-time, specify percentage (Examples: 0.75; 0.50; 0.25)

Benefits


The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:

• Medical and prescription drug benefits.
• Generous retirement plans, two options:
  • Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
  • State Employees' Retirement System (SERS)
• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: for additional information regarding benefits.

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

Start Time
1400


End Time
2200


Hours Per Week
37.5 hours per week


Days Worked (Check all that apply)
Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Varies


Salary
$40,685.00/annual in accordance with the AFSCME CBA


Anticipated Start Date


ASAP

Anticipated End Date


n/a

Position Summary Information


Position Purpose


Provides direct public services at the Circulation Desk and assists the Evening Circulation Supervisor to ensure that patrons are able to use the building and the library's resources productively, appropriately, and safely.

Description of Duties

ACCESS SERVICES (Circulation and ILL)

• Assists the Evening Circulation Supervisor in the overall operation of the Circulation Area during the evening shift, including, but not necessarily limited to, greeting patrons; providing directional assistance; explaining and enforcing policies and guidelines that enable patrons to use the building and its resources productively, appropriately, and safely; responding to patron concerns; problem solving; making appropriate referrals; and overseeing the circulation of materials.
• Provides basic assistance to patrons in using collections and materials and basic assistance to patrons in using associated equipment such as microform reader/printers, photocopiers, scanners, and computers, while making appropriate referrals to library faculty, technology staff, and other library and university units.
• Searches overdue material, clears patron records, and clears fines and blocks as necessary.
• Assists with Stacks Maintenance-i.e., maintaining the condition and appearance of the physical collections, including, but not limited to, shelf-reading, shifting, and straightening.
• Assists with updating the library's Electronic Signage and the Alma Calendar; and for making available the Reference Desk Calendar for the Circulation Desk.
• In cooperation with the Daytime Circulation Supervisor and the Evening Circulation Supervisor, makes and posts signs in the library to keep library patrons informed-for example, to indicate a change in library hours.
• Assists the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Coordinator, as needed, in operating an efficient interlibrary loan system for the CU Libraries by participating in the verification of bibliographic information through both computerized and print sources; helping to locate appropriate lenders; and transmitting requests for material to them in an effective and timely manner.
• Assists with planning and creation of library displays.
• Assists with planning and set-up of library events.
• Serves as back-up to Evening Supervisor for updating Andruss Library webpages as needed -for example, to inform the public of upcoming changes in Andruss Library hours. For webpage updates that involve or directly affect other CU Libraries, this person will cooperate with other members of the CU Libraries Website group.
• Assists with resetting passwords unique to the library for Community Borrowers.
• Assists with keeping all public machines (printers, copiers, microfilm and microfiche readers, etc.) in working order.
• In times of staff shortage, incumbent's first priority is to staff the Circulation Desk.

OTHER:

• Cooperates with colleagues across all Commonwealth University (CU) campuses to ensure smooth operation of CU Libraries.
• Contacts Facilities and/or Campus Police in emergencies-for example, reporting a burst water line that presents an immediate danger to library collections, patrons, and/or staff.

The Position Purpose and Description of Duties summarized above provide a representative listing only and should not be regarded as a complete statement of tasks performed by incumbents of this position. It should be recognized, therefore, that employees may be asked by the Directors to perform job-related duties in addition to those mentioned above.

Decision Making


Based on established policies and guidelines, the person in this position responds immediately to patron concerns. Should the patron concern remain unresolved, the person in this position refers the patron to the appropriate library staff, faculty, or Director. In matters of policy or procedural changes, decisions are made in consultation with the members of the CU Libraries Circulation Team, and, when needed, with the Associate Directors and Director of the CU Libraries.

Fiscal Responsibility


Assists with accepting payments of fines and fees at the Circulation Desk.

Assists with completing deposits, maintaining check log, and maintaining cash receipt log.

Supervisory Responsibility


Assists the Evening Circulation Supervisor in coordinating and overseeing student work at the Circulation Desk during the evening shift.

Minimum Requirements Profile


Two years of library-clerical experience; or one year as a Library Assistant 1. An associate degree or equivalent training with major course work in library science may be substituted for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicant Rating Criteria

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to be self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and manage multiple projects and duties.
• Ability to present ideas clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use word processors, spreadsheets, and other software and equipment used by library patrons.
• Must be comfortable using and learning new technologies as needed.
• Must be able to work well with non-technical patrons.
• Ability to balance a service-orientation with the teaching function of an academic library.
• Ability to access and research information in electronic and print sources.
• Knowledge of library techniques, procedures, and references used in circulating and maintaining library materials.
• Ability to apply library methods and principles of circulation and providing patron service.
• Knowledge of skills required to effectively use an automated library system.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other library personnel and the public.
• Ability to work with electronic/mechanical equipment and the ability to make minor repairs such as clearing paper jams, changing developers and toners, maintaining paper supplies, etc.
• Ability to interact effectively with the diverse populations who come to the library.
• Reliability in attendance and performance of duties.
• Ability to ensure confidentiality and discretion in the dissemination of sensitive information.

Essential Functions

• Sitting - 80%; walking - 10%; standing - 10%
• Working indoors - 95% and Outdoors (for errands) - 5%
• Frequent lifting of objects weighing less than 5 pounds
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing 25 pounds
• Reaching for objects at, above, and below shoulder
• Occasionally twisting at waist, and stretching to reach objects
• Basic math skills and reading skills including understanding written documents
• Writing skills in preparing and organizing documents
• Sensory skills, i.e. visual, hearing, and speaking
• Keyboard skills

Posting Detail Information


Open Date mm-dd-yyyy
05/20/2026


Close Date mm-dd-yyyy

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, applications must be received by June 10, 2026.
Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process. Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.

Background Clearances


Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 45 days of employment.

Diversity Statement


At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:
• Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
• Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
• Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.

Title IX/Clery


The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io ), to coordinate the University's compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University's compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University's crime statistics, which is available in a publication called "Annual Security Report", please contact Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg Police at View phone number on click.appcast.io, Commonwealth University - Mansfield Police at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or Commonwealth University - Lock Haven Police at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by accessing the following website: . Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East - Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io; Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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