What are the responsibilities and job description for the STUDENT-Library Circulation Desk Student Assistant position at Student?
JOB SUMMARY:
As a library student employee, you will greet and assist library users in a variety of ways. Additionally, you will perform a variety of Library Access Services activities including checking out and returning materials, retrieving and/or scanning library materials, accepting course reading requests for books, and tracing missing library materials.
SUPERVISION:
This position reports to the Access Services Staff and indirectly Student Managers. This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. This position pays $16/hr.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Routine desk duties, including, but not limited to, checking out and returning materials, placing recalls/holds, and utilizing library systems.
- Monitor and record building usage each scheduled shift.
- Provide a high level of customer service to patrons. Advise users of library policies or procedures; refer questions regarding overdue, lost items, fines, claims and returns to library staff when needed. Protect student and colleague privacy and confidentiality.
- Assist with the operation of printers and other technology located within the library; assist with paper jams; report any ongoing problems to Library Staff.
- Accept faculty course reading materials to be added to the personal course readings collection.
- Perform stacks related tasks including but not limited to: Tracing/searching for missing library materials, organizing and reshelving library materials, shelf-reading, and inventory.
- Facilitate interlibrary loan services by retrieving and scanning library materials and packing or unpacking or sorting mail when requested.
- Notify the Access Services Staff of any problems or suggestions related to policies, procedures, or building security.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ithaca College student; attention to detail, organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, working knowledge of personal computers. Looking for candidates that can commit to 2 or more semesters. Experience working at a library or customer service desk preferred.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants must apply online at ithaca.edu/jobs and attach a resume and cover letter. Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at humanresources@ithaca.edu. Screening of applications will begin immediately.
Hiring Manager:
Sarah Shank
Salary : $16