Access Services Assistant, Libraries; PT, temporary
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Education / Teaching
Library, Education Administration -
Administrative/Clerical
Library, Education Administration
Location: City of Binghamton
About Binghamton University
Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the SUNY system that offers more than 130 interdisciplinary programs and vibrant research nationwide. Our mission, outstanding academics, modern facilities, and inclusive community foster student success, research, and service.
Position InformationCategory: Professional
Department: Library Services
Location: Binghamton, NY
Posted: Jan 21, 2026
Type: Part‑time Temporary
Salary: $22.69 hourly (part‑time, temporary)
.: 12784, 12788
Position : 196323
Job DescriptionBudget
Title:
Instructional Support Assistant (SL‑1)
This role delivers exemplary direct customer service at library service points and supports a team environment. Responsibilities include technology checkout, course reserves, reservable rooms, shelving and paging of materials, and serving as a resource for student assistants.
Primary hours cover nights and weekends at Bartle and Science Libraries (up to 18.5 hours per week). Deployment to Downtown Center may occur during staffing shortages. The position is temporary, ending May 15, 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities- May serve as building opener and/or closer.
- Provide direct customer service; during low activity periods, complete related tasks at the service point.
- Offer directional assistance, make referrals, and assist with basic resource access (phone, email, Lib Answers).
- Perform circulation services (check in/out, course reserves, shelving, paging).
- Support technology checkout, basic troubleshooting, room/equipment reservations, patron accounts, and shelving/paging.
- Retrieve items for the Hold Shelf or Interlibrary Loan and place them in designated locations daily.
- Assist with opening/closing procedures, tidy spaces/shelves, report facility concerns, and facilitate lost and found items.
- Serve as a resource for student assistants and complete departmental tasks.
- Contribute to a positive library experience and a collaborative team environment.
- Participate in a work culture that promotes diversity and anti‑racism and actively work to eliminate systemic bias.
- Customer service experience.
- Associate’s degree.
- Experience working in a library.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Binghamton University is not an E‑Verify employer.
Additional InformationOffers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.
Binghamton University is a tobacco‑free campus.
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Equal Opportunity StatementsThe State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Binghamton University promotes equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
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Deadline for Applicants:
Open until filled.
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