**No third parties, C2C or sponsorships are available for this opportunity!**

Our client, Princeton University, seeks to hire a temporary 2nd Shift Library Collections Assistant. The ideal candidate will be an energetic, production- and service-oriented person for this full-time on-site position.

The schedule for this position is as follows:

9/5/24-12/31/24: Wednesday-Sunday, 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm

1/1/25-5/15/25: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Compensation: $22.00 - $25.00

This temporary position will serve as the main access point for In Library Use Only materials and be responsible for ensuring safe handling of these materials. They will assist patrons with placing requests and establish reasonable expectations for the arrival of their requests given the currently temporary off-site storage of the Library’s collection. They will have sufficient authority, when scheduled alone, to manage student staff workflows and report facilities/maintenance issues. This temp will respond to patron requests and questions, monitor and resolve staffing issues at both service points in the Library’s temporary spaces, oversee use of “In Library Use Only” material, and assist with processing requests and returns. Additionally, this staff member will contribute to collection maintenance by folding custom-made boxes and four-flap enclosures and preparing collections for return to the Library. Being part of a branch library team demands that one be flexible in organizing and scheduling work activities, and the assistant must be able to identify priorities, manage workflows and sustain productivity.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Staff service points, enforcing library policies graciously and provide basic reference to patrons
• Provide access to Library and shared collections that are In Library Use Only
• Aid with all staff workflows as needed
• Report facilities/maintenance issues in the absence of Librarians
• Assist with oversight of student desk and processing assistants
• Assist with all aspects of shelving and stack maintenance, as well as use of assigned spaces
• Assist with collection development and maintenance projects
• Assist with off-site requests and returns processing
• Assist with stack weeding projects and bibliographic searching

Required Skills:

• Minimum one year of experience in an academic, research, or special library, or a public library with a research and/or special collections component or comparable experience
• An affinity for teamwork, and the ability to be flexible and resourceful in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and excellent service-oriented interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize workflows and respond to rapidly changing circumstances on a daily basis
• Ability to deal with pressure, deadlines and multitasking
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate computer skills including desktop productivity software and scanning, and basic knowledge of computer hardware, printers and imaging equipment
• Knowledge of bibliographic conventions and experience searching online catalogs or databases
• Must be able to lift and shelve books (using stepladders) and handle large book trucks holding approximately 300 books (other physical tasks may involve careful handling of heavy and dusty books)
• Experience with antiquarian library or archival collections is preferred.

Please forward resume for immediate consideration at https://www.jjstaff.com/apply-now/