Library Desk Attendant
*Work-Study is a requirement for this position.*
Library Desk Attendant
Basic job duties include:
- Checking out/in materials to/from patrons
- Maintenance of circulation files
- Answering circulation desk phone
- Preparing carts for shelving
- Returning materials to the shelves
- Shelf reading
- Clean/Dust/Maintain various stack areas
- Assist patrons in use of photocopiers, printers, and other in-house equipment
- Open and/or close the library in some instances
- Assist in the training of other student employees
Other tasks assigned may include:
- Processing community borrower applications
- Performing searching procedures for missing/not-on-shelf items
- Assisting with course reserve processing
- Assisting with basic physical labor projects (moving furniture, etc.)
- Assisting with book shifting projects
- Assisting with the repair of library materials (book repairs, media re-casing, etc.)
- Potential to serve on library special-topic committees as needs arise
Library student employees are scheduled on average 10-15 hours per week during the semester. There may be potential for additional hours during open interim sessions and the summer.
Student scheduling is based upon availability and library open hours.
Current library hours are
- M-R 8:00am - 9:00pm
- F 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Sat 12:00pm - 4:00pm
- Sun CLOSED
Library positions may require the ability to push/lift 30+lbs (shelving books). It may also require dusting and cleaning of shelving areas.