Albert Alphin Library Student Assistant

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

• Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.

• Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).

• Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.

• A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.

• Federal Work Study student may apply.

• In good disciplinary standing.

• Must be located in the U.S.

For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se.

The primary duties of an Albert Alphin Library Student Assistant involve providing key assistance to library users at the circulation desk, located on the second floor of 8 Fenway.

Student workers play an essential part in keeping the Albert Alphin Library open during the semester and during breaks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs circulation duties, including but not limited to:

  • Checking in and checking out library materials

  • Providing assistance to patrons with searching the catalog and retrieving course reserves

  • Shelving library materials

  • Stacks maintenance projects such as shelf reading

• Answers simple in-person and telephone reference questions

• Reinforces the spine, pages, and labels of new books for library circulation

• Prepares outgoing interlibrary loan materials for shipping and picks up incoming mail

• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Knowledge:  

• Responsible-minded and initiative-driven individuals who can adhere to a work schedule on a timely basis.

• Strong interpersonal skills 

• Previous work experience in libraries or customer service are considered a plus 

• Basic knowledge of call numbers and library shelving locations 

• Basic computer skills, including knowledge of both the Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite applications. Knowledge of music-specific applications, such as Musescore, Finale, and Sibelius, considered a plus 

• Able to complete all physical requirements of the job, including sitting, standing, and lifting boxes up to 25  lbs, with or without assistance 

• Must be able to work well with others and independently 

Expected Hours Per Week: Hours range from 8-20 hours per week. 

Expected dates and times of shifts: Staffing all library operating hours.   

Hourly Rate: $16.97

Hiring Manager: Monica Ruiz