What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Library Clerk II position at Yeshiva University?
Position Summary
Provides support and performs duties related to providing library collections and services for the University community.
Part-time: 24 hours per week
Schedule: Saturday 8:00pm - 1:00am, Sunday 5:00pm - 1:00am, Monday 4:00pm - 9:30pm, Tuesday 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Position Responsibilities
Grade 4
1199 New Hire rate : $27.04 and 1199 One Year of Service rate: $27.60
As of July 1, 2026, 1199 New Hire rate: $28.32, and 1199 One Year of Service rate: $28.90
About Us
Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service. Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.
As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect. Every role at YU contributes to our broader mission of education, research, and societal impact, ensuring that all members of our community—students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends—are inspired to make a difference. We invite you to bring your talent and passion to YU and join us in shaping the future.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Provides support and performs duties related to providing library collections and services for the University community.
Part-time: 24 hours per week
Schedule: Saturday 8:00pm - 1:00am, Sunday 5:00pm - 1:00am, Monday 4:00pm - 9:30pm, Tuesday 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Position Responsibilities
- Follows predetermined procedures and policies in the library and uses library resources that are simple or of limited complexity
- Checks out and checks in library materials; registers students and other users of the library; performs other circulation-related activities using the ILS (Integrated Library Systems)
- Collects fines and adjusts patron records
- Communicates predetermined library policies and procedures to library users
- Assists patrons with directional questions and responds to simple questions regarding the use of library resources, such as locating items in the OPAC, using the library website to locate information about services, etc.
- Compares, retrieves, and checks online and tangible data against existing files, such as OPAC, OCLC, Books in Print online, etc.
- Collates and prepares materials for binding, including filling out binding slips and updating the OPAC
- Enters data for complex bibliographic and other records
- Extracts data from online records
- Tracks supplies, checks availability and item designations on vendor websites, and submits lists of needed items to the supervisor
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- A high school diploma is required
- 2 years of related experience preferred
- Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
- Good reading, data entry, and word processing skills; accuracy and attention to detail
- Customer service demeanor, good listening skills, and demonstrated patience when dealing with patrons
- Sound judgment about when to respond and when to refer patrons and/or questions to a professional librarian or supervisor
- Should project a positive attitude about the library and the University when interacting with library patrons
- Self-discipline and judgment are essential, as work will often be performed in the absence of a supervisor
Grade 4
1199 New Hire rate : $27.04 and 1199 One Year of Service rate: $27.60
As of July 1, 2026, 1199 New Hire rate: $28.32, and 1199 One Year of Service rate: $28.90
About Us
Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service. Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.
As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect. Every role at YU contributes to our broader mission of education, research, and societal impact, ensuring that all members of our community—students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends—are inspired to make a difference. We invite you to bring your talent and passion to YU and join us in shaping the future.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $27 - $1,199