Posting Summary:
The Gottesman Libraries is seeking Library Associates to help the Teachers College community become familiar with a range of library/information services. This position is open to Teachers College students, students from affiliated institutions, and to those outside these communities.

Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Gottesman Libraries is seeking Library Associates to help the Teachers College community become familiar with a range of library/information services. Candidates should demonstrate an interest supporting teaching and learning with technology and technology-rich environments.

Associates work in all aspects of library operations, including reference, circulation, cataloging, interlibrary loan, technology maintenance and support, digitization, instruction, and outreach. Projects may include shelf reading, weeding, and shifting; design, displays, and exhibits; inventory, scanning, and archiving; copy cataloging; and writing and online publishing. Associates may participate in activities related to their areas of study, such as children’s literature and K-12 curriculum.

The library offers a collegial professional environment with opportunities for library learning in tune with the campus community. It is open Monday-Thursday, 8am-11pm; Friday, 8am-7pm; Saturday, 12pm-7pm; Sunday, 12pm-11pm, and all days until 1am during finals. Associates staff the first floor services desk during all open hours and also will be scheduled to work “off desk”.

Minimum Qualifications:
The Associate position is open to individuals with the following skills:
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Experience in customer service and administrative support
- Familiarity with research methods
- Attention to detail
- A commitment to patrons and the field of education
- Must be able to abide by the Student Confidentiality Agreement.
- Must be able to abide by the Student Privacy Requirements.
- Able to commit to at least 2 but no more than 3 shifts per week (15 - 19 hours)

Full-time TC employees are not eligible for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Feels comfortable offering assistance to adult learners and researchers
- Experience working in a library, design, or IT
- Enrolled at Teachers College or working towards an MLIS at an accredited institution
- Able to promote resources and services through social media platforms

Salary Range:

$20.00 per hour

Work Modality:

Onsite