Overview and Responsibilities

The Library Services Evening Associate assists the Library Access Services Manager to support Saint Mary’s student, faculty, and staff academics by managing library access services, including circulation, reserves, and interlibrary loan (ILL). The Library Services Evening Associate also assists in the oversight of a team of student workers who ensure the Winona Library is open and available for student, faculty, and staff use during all evening and weekend hours that the library is open.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for closing and securing the library during weekday evenings and opening and closing the library during weekend shifts; preparing it for the next day’s services.
• Answers circulation desk phone, routing calls to librarians and library staff as needed.
• Provides initial patron assistance for library directional questions, location of specific items, and library policies/procedures.
• Provides basic reference assistance, making referrals as needed to the librarians.
• Uses the integrated library system (ILS) to check in and out library materials.
• Assists library users with technologies.
• Assists Library Access Services Manager with the management of student employees.
• Assists with library stack maintenance.
• Assists with physical processing of library materials. 
• Performs other projects and duties, as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND FUNCTIONS

• Excellent written, oral, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to excellent user-centered customer service.
• Reliability and regular attendance.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to produce accurate and detailed work.
• Ability to use basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Supports, respects, and advances the mission of Saint Mary’s University as a Lasallian Catholic university.

Qualifications

Required:

• 2 year post-secondary education or equivalent education or experience

Preferred:

• At least 1 year experience in a library is preferred, and in an academic setting desirable.

Application Requirements

Apply online at: https://www.smumn.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ and include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota believes inclusion and human dignity contributes to a robust academic and work environment and is critical to achieving the University's mission in an increasingly diverse society. Individuals with expertise and diverse skills from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The successful candidate must support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary's University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.