STUDENT LIBRARY SPECIALIST
Provides assistance in university library or departmental reading room. May be required to:
- Catalog books, periodicals, audio tapes, records, etc.
- Charge library materials
- Open and close building/reading room
- Order reprints
- Compute fines and send overdue notices
- Assist patrons in performing in-depth searches
- Process information from newspapers for micro text
- Keep circulation statistics
- Maintain proper study atmosphere
- Assist patrons with the proper usage of equipment including tape recorders, microfiche readers, etc.
- Oversee photocopier (e.g., replace paper, fix minor jams, collect and record money receipts from change box)
- Perform general reception and clerical work such as photocopying, filing, answering phones, and taking messages
- Organize and shelve materials
- Assist in the preparation of new materials (e.g., banding books, typing labels, gluing book pockets, and unpacking shipments)
- Check shelves and tables for missing or misplaced materials
- Straighten furniture and fixtures
- Assist in the training of other student workers
- Participate in training sessions and staff meetings
- Perform miscellaneous duties as required
Requirements:
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to operate a computer and phone
- Basic computer literacy
- Customer service and communication skills (verbal and written)