Evening User Services Assistant
Posting Number S01437JP
Department Library
Job Summary
Bowdoin College's Hawthorne Longfellow Library is a magnificent and revered institution. Named after two illustrious literary figures, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the library embodies a rich tradition of intellectual pursuit and scholarly excellence. From historical archives to cutting-edge databases, the Hawthorne Longfellow Library serves as a gateway to the past and a beacon of learning for Bowdoin College's academic community.
Under the general supervision of the User Services Supervisor, the Evening User Services Assistant
will support all operations of the Circulation, Reserves, and Media Commons public service desks. This role includes overseeing circulation desk activities during evenings and weekends, assisting in the training of student assistants, and coordinating the physical upkeep of library collections. The Assistant will also prepare course reserve materials, provide support for various departmental functions, and assist library users with basic reference, informational, and technology-related inquiries. When classes are in session, this position is an evening position with late night hours 4pm - 12am. Daytime hours required when classes are not in session.
Essential Functions:
Administer and participate in library operations during evening and weekend hours, including oversight of campus library branches.
Provide oversight and support for student employees working at other campus libraries during evening and weekend hours.
Manage processing of materials for Course Reserves.
Participate in and execute periodic stacks maintenance projects in the main library.
Participate in resource sharing activities, including CBB , MaineCat and Bowdoin Library
Take-Out.
Hourly range for this position is expected to be $19.10 - 19.50/ per hour based on experience.
(This position is eligible for shift/weekend differential). Compensation based on your skills and experience. This position is considered to be essential.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
A variety of health insurance plans (Medical - effective date of hire, Vision, Dental)
Generous Retirement Plan - 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26), no match or vesting required!
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off: 12 days of personal/sick time, vacation accruals based on hours worked.
Paid Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html
Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
Access to many of the College's facilities including the gym and pool (Including household members)
Free fitness and wellness classes!
And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html
Education/Skills Requirements
Required:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cooperative team environment
Ability to balance multiple demands at an often busy public service point.
Proven technical skills and use of a broad range of software applications.
Strong customer service orientation and ability to work with a diverse group of people.
Preferred:
College degree OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
Required:
A minimum of one year of library, customer service, or related experience.
Demonstrated supervisory/training experience (to assist with students)
Preferred:
Experience working at a library circulation desk and with an automated circulation system
Experience with stacks maintenance and access
Experience with providing general research assistance
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.
Standard Work Days and Hours
This position is 36 hours/week, academic year round working 38 weeks (0.66 FTE ).
Evening shift is 4:00pm to 12:00am
Day hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm when the college is not in session.
This position is considered to be essential and may need to work during weather emergencies when class is in session.
We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.
Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).
About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff-with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift
Employment Category Full Time Academic Year
FTE 0.66
Benefits Eligible Yes
Pay Type Hourly
Background Check Package Requirements Support Staff
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? Yes
Posting Date 08/15/2025
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled No
Type of Posting Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants
If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.
EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
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