Student Worker - Library Services Student Assistant
Student Worker - Library Services Student Assistant
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Job Description
Job Title:Library Services Student Assistant
Job Classification:Administrative and Office Services Student
Department:Armstrong Browning Library
Hiring Manager:Vanessa Long
Contact:
Work Schedule: MF 9AM1PM or 1PM5PM
Desired Length of Employment:Summer/Ongoing
Pay Rate: 10
Job Description:
The Armstrong Browning Library is home to the worlds largest collection of materials related to Victorian poets Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Baylor University students and faculty as well as national and international scholars of the nineteenth century regularly visit the library to conduct research. The Library Services Student Assistant helps researchers access Armstrong Browning Library materials and supports the librarys efforts to increase the visibility of its collections.
The Library Services Student Assistant is responsible for:
Dressing in business casual attire while at work (quick changes are allowed)
Greeting researchers
Registering researchers
Ensuring researchers signin and signout of the Belew Scholars Room
Assigning and providing access to lockers
Answering initial questions about library use
Using video surveillance equipment to ensure the security of materials while they are in the Belew Scholars Room
Providing directional information for the 3rd floor and Elizabeth Barrett Browning Salon to building tourists
The Library Services Student Assistant may be asked to:
Transcribe archival materials
Create inventories of archival collections
Conduct background research on archival collections
Fill out call slips for researchers and classes
Read rare book dealer and auction catalogs
Demonstrate how to handle rare materials to researchers
Other duties as assigned
General Qualifications:
Punctuality reliability and responsibility a must
Initiative
Excellent attention to detail a must
Accurate keyboarding skills
Good spelling and grammar usage
High GPA desirable
Genuine interest in books and libraries desirable
Previous library work experience desirable
Additional Details:
Provide general office assistance and support
Greet clients and visitors with excellent customer service; answer inquiries and provide information
Maintain files and reports and ensure confidentiality of information
Assist with various projects activities or tasks as needed
Ability to comply with University policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Employer: Baylor University
Work Location:Armstrong Browning Library OBP #97152
Work Address:Armstrong Browning Library OBP #97152
Employment Type
Part-Time
