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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

The Pennsylvania State University, Engineering Library is seeking to hire a Library Assistant.

The Engineering Library seeks a customer service-oriented individual to provide assistance at the reference and circulation desk for summer 4 and also for fall 4.

• Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service to library users; performing circulation transaction functions;
• opening and / or closing the library, Course Reserves, reference, and online collections; shelving library materials, shelf-reading and maintaining collections;
• miscellaneous clerical, technological, and problem-solving activities and projects assigned by or in absence of full-time staff;

Experience working in a public service setting, library, or tutoring is preferred. Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills are required.

The ideal candidate is comfortable using technology and has excellent computer skills. Training will be provided for the online catalog and operating systems.

This position requires the ability to follow directions and keep a schedule. Must be willing to work a combination of evening, weekend, and daytime hours and be a dependable team player.

This is a part-time position that will work an assigned weekly schedule with the option to take extra shifts when they become available.

Dependability and arriving promptly when assigned to work are part of the role. The library is located at Hammond Building, Main Campus.

The library anticipates opening in a new location on west campus in fall 4.

Candidates should complete the online application and include a resume and cover letter.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 8, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR).

The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.

The ASR is available for review .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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Last updated : 2024-05-01