Library Assistant, University Libraries (2-year Position)

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Posted: 03-Feb-24

Location: Los Angeles, California

Salary: Open

Categories:

Libraries
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 4987570

Library Assistant, University Libraries (2-year Position)

Job Description:
The Library Assistant helps provide access and circulation services in the J. Thomas McCarthy Library at the Doheny campus. The position supports circulation services, print and digital course reserves, and interlibrary loan, as well as access to library spaces, print materials, and equipment. Reporting to and under the general direction of the Circulation Coordinator at the Doheny campus. This position full-time, limited-term and is benefits eligible.
Work Location: Doheny Campus (Downtown Los Angeles).
Start Date: Immediately
End Date: February 15, 2026
Applications Deadline: Open until filled
Position Hourly Rate: $16.78 - $19.00
Hiring salary can be above the posted pay range if candidate's qualifications are determined to be above the minimum requirements of the position description.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Supports circulation and access services for the J. Thomas McCarthy Library, including circulation desk operations, stacks maintenance, course reserves, and inter-library lending (LINK+, interlibrary loan, Rapid Ill, document delivery, etc.)

Works collaboratively with librarians, staff, and student workers on the management of physical spaces and collections

Collaborates with other Access Services staff to train and supervise student workers

Assists with the collection of statistics including circulation, gate and head counts, reserves, physical and electronic interlibrary loan usage, intercampus mail tracking, and study room usage

Performs opening and closing functions of the library at designated times

Assists the Access Services Coordinator in evaluating student workers

Trouble-shoots circulation issues, places items on hold, and answers questions from patrons

Requests event setups and room reservations for the Doheny campus in the campus events system (25Live)

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Collaborates with and supports librarians and staff at both campus libraries to ensure optimal service is given to all members of the MSMU community

Weekends and evenings may be required

Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Access Services

Requirements:
Knowledge:

• Knowledge of library access services processes, including circulation services, interlibrary loan, collection management, and stacks maintenance.
• Knowledge of integrated library systems and automated circulation systems.
• Familiarity with the ALA Code of Ethics and copyright and open access best practices as they relate to academic libraries.
• Demonstrated success with managing projects and/or personnel

Abilities and Skills:

• The position requires a strong customer service orientation, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for operational effectiveness.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
• English comprehension and communication proficiency are required; Spanish or another second language is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, adapt, and learn new skills.
• Ability to work well with diverse students and faculty and with non-traditional students.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong communication, teamwork, and project management skills
• Ability to work on weekends and evenings as needed
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity
• Willingness to innovate in response to evolving requirements of the academic community

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science at an accredited college or university, or close to completion, required.

Experience:

• Minimum of one year of experience in access services at an academic library
• Experience utilizing circulation modules of ILS
• Experience with stacks maintenance in an academic library
• Experience supervising staff or students preferred

Additional Information:
Mount Saint Mary's University's commitment to equity, diversity and justice (EDJ) is steeped in the tradition and legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJ), our Catholic identity, mission and values. We are unwavering in our pursuit of inclusion, belonging and antiracism. We aspire to achieve our love of dear neighbor without distinction, which permeates all forms of social identities and human experiences.
We honor and celebrate our similarities and differences. We are committed to the full inclusion of the entire Mount community. Due to historical legacies of exclusion, we offer particular care for underrepresented populations. We define diversity in the broadest sense, including but not limited to, age, differences in culture, citizenship status, disability, family status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, generational history, genetic information, geographic origin, language, political perspectives, mental and physical ability, military service, national origin, race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, size and socioeconomic class.
Welcoming individuals from a variety of backgrounds improves and enriches our learning, living and working environments. Any breach of these values harms our community. Mount Saint Mary's University transforms its culture through the radical pursuit of institutionalized change. We strive for a campus where students, staff, faculty, alumnae and all whom we encounter feel welcomed, valued and are supported to reach their full potential.
As we pursue our never-ending journey toward a more equitable, inclusive and antiracist campus in our richly diverse community, we welcome you.

Application Instructions:
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.
Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. The University will not assist applicants with any visa matters.
A background check will be required.
Employees may disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status with MSMU's Human Resources on a voluntary basis. Some MSMU clinical healthcare partners may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to work at their facilities. If required, your academic division will inform you.
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