FWS Circulation Library Assistant I

This position is only open to current Pacific University Students

FWS - Circulation Library Assistant I

Tran Library (Forest Grove Campus)

Purpose of position: First line of customer service for users of the Tran Library, and basic library materials handling.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: This is an in-person front desk customer service position. Duties include staffing the Library Help Desk and assisting users of the library, including: answering the library main phone line; shelving books and other library materials; finding materials to send to other libraries, processing materials returning from other libraries, and checking materials in/out. Also, helping students, staff, faculty and community members find materials on the shelves, and on the library website, searching for misplaced items, answering questions and giving directions. Depending on shifts worked, you may assist with opening and/or closing the library. Occasional duties may include shifting materials, putting together book displays, basic troubleshooting of library technology (printers, wifi, scanners, copiers), and designing/creating fun buttons. Physical tasks will include pushing heavy book carts, reading, stooping, and repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and arms.

Please include detailed work availability with your application. Tran Library is open 7 days per week, early morning to late evening. Some early morning, late evening, and/or weekend availability, in addition to mid-day availability is very helpful. The more availability you have, the more likely it is that we will have work times that fit your schedule.

Competencies to Practice: Analytical and Critical Thinking, Applied Problem Solving, Oral and Written Communication, Innovation and Creativity

Length of employment: Fall and Spring Terms, January is optional. Occasional opportunities for summer work.

Wage rate: 16.80

• Availability to work early mornings, late evenings, and/or weekends is a plus.
• friendly customer service orientation
• a high degree of dependability
• ability to follow detailed instructions
• asks questions
• can work independently or cooperatively with others
• attention to detail
• follows directions
• familiarity with computers and basic technology
• organizational skills
• decision making skills
• problem solving skills