Library Circulation Assistant (Fall 2026)

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suny cortlandCortland (NY)

Library Assistants, Clerical Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

SENIORITY

Junior

SALARY

$16.00 per hour

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About the role

Posting Details

Position Information: Job Title Library Circulation Assistant (Fall 2026) Department LibraryJob Description/Duties Provide face-to-face customer service to library patrons. Daily tasks may include:loaning/returning books and equipmentopening and/or closing the librarynavigating the SUNY Cortland website and myRedDragon to find informationanswering telephonesanswering directional questionsshelving bookstroubleshoot WEPA print stationsinstructing customers in use of library equipment Days/Hours NeededHours of coverage coincide with Memorial Library's hours of operation, which are subject to change. Based on the current hours of operation, coverage is required for the following: Monday: 9-11am, 11am-1pm, 9pm-12am (2 openings) Tuesday: 11am-1pm (2 openings), 1-3pm, 9pm-12amWednesday: 9-11am, 9pm-12amThursday: 11am-1pm (2 openings), 9pm-12amFriday: 9-11am, 11am-1pmSaturday: 3-6pmThese are recurring weekly shifts for the remainder of the semester. Study Days and Finals Week require extended hours. Campus Location/Bldg. Circulation/Memorial Library

Required Qualifications:

Must be a current SUNY Cortland student
Reliability and punctuality
Friendly, patience, eagerness to provide excellent customer service
Willingness to learn and assist customers with new technologies
Good written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience using myRedDragonExperience working in a library or similar setting
Experience providing customer service
Physical Demands
Ability to push and pull loaded book trucks and to lift 20 pounds
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Must be willing to work weekends and late nights.
Contact Name(s) & Email(s)
Library@cortland.eduSalary GradeA-$16.00/hr.

Salary

Posting Detail Information: Posting NumberSA26022Review Start Date 09/02/2026 Open Date 09/02/2026 Close Date 12/04/2026 Open Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions to Applicants Please also note: while positions may be open and posted here on jobs.cortland.edu until their listed close date, positions may be filled on a rolling basis prior to this date.

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