Job Description

Library Assistant III - Access Services

Department Summary:

The Clement C. Maxwell Library is open an average of 87 hours each week during the academic year. It is a busy, dynamic place with classrooms, academic and administrative offices throughout the building. The library serves all BSU students, faculty, staff, researchers from across the country and world, as well as the residents of the surrounding communities.

Library Services is dedicated to meeting the needs of its communities, to updating its service models as pedagogies and librarianship evolve, to renewing the knowledge and skills of librarians and staff as practices change, to deploying new technologies to improve interactions with library users and to enhance user experiences. Successful candidates will be staff members who can work with their colleagues to help meet the mission of the department in serving and supporting our racially and ethnically diverse campus community. Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students, focused on the continuous improvement of its people, and responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewaters accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking, pursuit of new knowledge, and deeper understanding, the cultivation of meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships, and fostering an appreciation for global engagement, all aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our institutional values , which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.

Bridgewater State University is equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Summary:

The Maxwell Library at Bridgewater State University seeks a motivated and collaborative full-time Library Assistant. The full-time Library Assistant III (LA III) reports to the Manager of Access Services and collaborates with colleagues in the Access Services Department to assist patrons at the Maxwell Librarys service desk, as well as over the phone and via online chat. In addition, the LA III will be cross trained to provide other crucial library services, including basic reference support, basic technology support, document delivery backup, collection/compilation of statistical data, and other duties as assigned.

The LA III position tour of duty (i.e., schedule) is as follows:

LA III Schedule

Sunday 2:00pm -10:15pm

Monday - Thursday 3:00pm to 11:15pm.

Friday and Saturday as days off

This is an AFSCME paraprofessional position and is subject to the terms of that union agreement ().

Position Type: AFSCME Classified



Essential Duties:

• Serve patrons at our busy service point in all Library related inquiries.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of students from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of abilities.
• Perform a variety of access services tasks and circulation duties as assigned, including checking library material in and out, answering phones, responding to online chats, processing items on-hold for patrons, unpacking and organizing deliveries from our library network.
• Perform start up or closing tasks for specific shifts.
• Answer basic reference and technology questions.
• Perform various inventory control tasks, including re-shelving materials, shelf-reading, assisting with weeding of materials, and book stacks maintenance.
• Assist patrons in the basic use of the library catalog and other online library databases.
• Assist with recruitment, supervision, and training of student workers.
• Create book and resource displays within the library.
• Participate in library and university-wide library outreach efforts.
• Gather, organize, and prepare monthly library service statistics.
• Attend workshops, seminars, and other educational opportunities to enhance job knowledge.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Two years experience as a library assistant in an academic library or public library, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
• General knowledge of library services and workflows.
• Commitment to customer service excellence/support to enhance an environment of equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal tactfully with others and provide effective customer service.
• General knowledge of computers and basic skills with Office 365 or other workplace productivity software.
• Experience using library systems and equipment typically found in libraries (i.e., printers, photocopiers, scanners, and other hardware and software).
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, to bend, stoop, reach and push heavy book carts (up to 40lbs.).

The University considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Associates degree or higher.
• Experience answering library reference questions.
• Knowledge of library research, reference materials, and general library services.
• Experience troubleshooting desktop computers and software (e.g., Windows 10/11, printer and scanner drivers, Microsoft Word and Excel, etc.).
• Experience documenting policies and workflows.
• Experience training others in processes, workflows, and policies.

Work Environment:

Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employee with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form:

Special Conditions for Eligibility:

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Salary Range: $1,930.85 bi-weekly (Grade 14, Step 1)

Posting Number: S01189P

Open Date: 02/05/2025

Close Date: 03/05/2025

Open Until Filled: No



Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position: *a minimum of one (1) employment history entry. *a minimum of three (3) professional reference entries.

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Bridgewater State University (BSU) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer which actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.

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About Bridgewater State University

Since its founding in 1840, Bridgewater has remained steadfast in its commitment to empower individuals and instill in its community an abiding desire to advance the public good. Our rigorous and dynamic academic environment encourages students and faculty to develop their strengths and become leaders in their fields. At the same time, we strive to lead by example. As the university continues to build momentum, we continuously reinvest in the success of our students and our region.

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Job Tags

Full time, H1b, Shift work, Sunday, Saturday,

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