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About Hofstra
Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While…
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Position Title
Senior Stack Attendant, Grade B Full-Time
Position Number
898965
Position Category
Staff
School/Division
Library Operations
Full-Time or Part-Time
Full-Time
Description
Reporting to the Vice Dean for Administrative and User Services, this position assists with operations of the Collection Maintenance (Stacks) team, assessing and prioritizing work to maximize efficiency and ease of access to library materials.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assists with daily work of the unit (sorting, re-shelving, floor sweep, dehumidifier checks, etc.).
- Collects and records daily shelving statistics.
- Assists with ongoing collection inventory and location maintenance.
- Assists with shifting projects and preparation of new range card labels.
- Assists with other units as needed for special projects or high-priority tasks.
- May perform other assigned duties not specifically identified above but which require the same degree of skills normally included within the above job title.
Qualifications
- Familiarity with library operations and procedures
- Ability to stand/walk for an extended period of time, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds
- Ability to push loaded book carts and shift shelves of books.
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Worldshare Management Services (WMS) Library operating system
Date Posted
08/24/2026
EEO Statement
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary/Salary Range
$35,995
Organization
Working at Hofstra University
Hofstra University is a dynamic private university where students will benefit from large-university resources and thrive within a small college atmosphere. At Hofstra, students can choose from 155 undergraduate and 170 graduate program options within the Frank G. Zarb School of Business; Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs; School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts; School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine at Hofstra University and Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies at Hofstra University; Hofstra University Continuing Education; Honors College; Lawrence Herbert School of Communication; Maurice A. Deane School of Law; School of Education; School of Engineering and Applied Science; and School of Health Professions and Human Services. Students also benefit from small classes (student-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1 and an average undergraduate class size of just 21 students), flexible schedules, and close proximity to the cultural and networking aspects of New York City.