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Alvernia University is Hiring a Graduate Assistant - Library Near Reading, PA
Summary of Duties:
The Reference Graduate Assistant helps the library maintain and revise our extensive online research guide collection and other instructional and reference resources. Works collaboratively with library staff to provide circulation support and regular public services. Additional projects as assigned.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintains or updates library research guides at direction of Reference & Instruction Librarian.
- Assists with revision of print and digital instructional and reference materials.
- Participates in circulation functions, including assisting in opening and closing the library.
- Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
- Represents the library and provides library information at campus events.
- Answers patron questions about library hours and services.
- Assists with library administrative tasks as directed.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborates with campus departments and personnel.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong writer with excellent grammatical skills; able to craft public-facing content.
- Works well as a member of a team and independently; ability to handle multiple demands and to work under the direction of the librarian on duty.
- Assists or guides undergraduate student assistants.
- Does related work as assigned.
Selection Process Criteria:
1. During an interview, candidates should be able to speak to:
- Ability to learn and effectively use anonline content management system (CMS)
- Ability to provide good customer service
- Ability to learn library circulation system and policies
2. Candidates should include a short writing sample with their application (1 page or shorter).
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$59k-82k (estimate)
04/10/2024
05/11/2024
alvernia.edu
ELKINS PARK, PA
500 - 1,000
1958
$10M - $50M
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About Alvernia University
As one of only 24 Franciscan institutions in the United States, we believe in developing ethical leaders with moral courage and a commitment to service. Our values-based learning philosophy and emphasis on experiential learning opens doors to careers with a variety of companies throughout the region and nation. Alvernia combines the personal touch and attention of a small private college with the outstanding academics of a university. Our students benefit from a liberal arts foundation that helps them develop their own opinions, attitudes and beliefs. They also receive first-rate professional ...preparation to provide them with the skills and knowledge needed for career success. Taught by faculty who are experts in their fields, our students appreciate the small class sizes and breadth of our academic programs. Our School of Graduate and Adult Education offers several graduate programs and dozens of degree completion programs in nearly every field to prepare students for the life and career they want to pursue.
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