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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Abington has an opening for a part-time evening Library Assistant. The typical schedule is working on-site two to three days a week, Monday through Thursday, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. This position pays $15 an hour.

Job responsibilities include assisting campus and community patrons with basic circulation and research help requests. Duties include checking out library materials, processing new books and journals, shelving, and assisting librarians and staff on other projects as needed. This position is also responsible for closing the library and monitoring the library environment.

Penn State Abington is a suburban campus of 3,100 students located in the north Philadelphia suburbs. Most of our students are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color, and we seek applicants who are committed to working with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures. Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills and put an emphasis on customer service. Success in this position will require attention to detail, computer skills, a high degree of dependability and flexibility, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Previous library experience is preferred, though we will provide training and support for someone looking to gain experience in an academic library, such as a library school student.

Please submit an application, a resume, a brief letter explaining why you are interested in this position, and the names and contact information of two references.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

 

 

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.