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Circulation Clerk (LVL 5)

Position Number: 4618207
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Libraries

Circulation Clerk (LVL 5)

Law School Library, Lincoln Center

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

Fordham University offers acomprehensive and competitive benefits packageto its employees, which includesmedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

We offertuition remissionfor employees and their dependents

A generous employer match towards a 403(b)retirement plan.

As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC),Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.

As part of itswork-life balanceprogram, the University providesgenerous PTOincluding 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, andholidaysthat include paid time off between Christmas and New year.

University employees have access to theEmployee Assistance Program(EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Hybrid Policy:

Please review the Hybrid Policy here.

https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/

Position Summary

The Law Circulation/Document Delivery Clerk assists with the circulation and document delivery services including the processing, tracking and communication regarding requests. Additionally, the position supports the maintenance of the library collection, library's social media presence and the training and assessment of the part-time staff.

Essential Functions

Assists in the coordination of circulation and document delivery services.

Assists and communicates with patrons regarding material requests and informational needs in person, over the telephone and by email.

Staffs the circulation desk and communicates library policies, procedures and directional information, and answers routine circulation questions.

Serves as point person for faculty requests on evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Processes Interlibrary loan and document delivery requests.

Tracks and records material requests and statistical data.

Supports maintenance of the library collection, including shelving and shifting material, inventorying the collection, searching for missing items, and filing and distribution of incoming legal updates.

Supports training and assessment of PT staff, and assists with coordination of PT staff tasks and projects.

Assists with managing the library course reserve service, including scanning of items for controlled digital lending.

Supports the law library's social media presence on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Assists with research, planning, promotion, and execution of library events and outreach programs.

Assists with generating website content, and developing and producing instructional videos

Organizes and uploads material to the Fordham Law Archive of Scholarship & History (FLASH).

Participates in the development and implementation of circulation and library policies.

Performs additional duties and tasks as assigned.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilites

Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Library and/or customer service experience

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Willingness to learn new digital tools and resources

Organized and detail oriented

Must be capable of light lifting and shelving activities

Mandatory Competency Testing

Demonstrated Writing Ability

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office suite

Familiarity with library circulation module

Minimum Biweekly Salary for All Others: $2,051.06

Maximum Biweekly Salary for All Others: $2,051.06

Union Affiliation: Local 153

FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/5931

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories