This is a highly public service-oriented position in which Circulation assistants are expected to:
Experience and Qualifications:
Experience with customer service, retail, or office work may be applicable to this position. Because this is a highly public service-oriented position student assistants are expected to be courteous and attentive to patrons. Student assistants should be able to follow library procedures and policies, be attentive to detailed work, be punctual and dependable, demonstrate initiative and motivation, and display a pleasant and cooperative work attitude. Students hired will be in and remain in good academic standing and will abide by the student code of conduct.
Special Notes:
Monday through Friday 9 - 10 a.m.
Monday & Wednesday 10 - 11 a.m.
Wednesday 8 - 10 p.m.
Thursday 12 - 2 p.m.
Saturday 2 - 6 p.m.
Specific days and shifts worked will be determined by the needs of the Circulation Dept. and the hired students availability.
Available shifts:
Students generally work 6-8 hours, but it may be more. Capped at 19 hours per week.
Student assistants will develop knowledge of basic library procedures which will allow them to enforce library policies and perform their work thoroughly and accurately with minimal supervision. Additionally, if the student is motivated and takes initiative then they may acquire knowledge that will make their personal library research more productive. Hopefully, the student assistant will develop basic workplace skills and ethos that can be applicable to other work environments.