Library Student Assistant
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
Serving as part of the Access Services team the positions role is to provide excellent customer service to students faculty staff and the UP community. This position reports to Circulation Staff and as well as the Access Services Manager. Students are employed fall and spring semesters and have the opportunity to work summer semesters. Student assistants can also choose to work when the library is open during fall winter and spring breaks. The first semester of employment as a library student assistant is on an on-call basis filling in for shifts as they open. Assistants will sign up for a permanent weekly schedule their second semester Library student employees take shifts at the Service Desk shelve and shelf-read the collection on the lower level process incoming and outgoing book requests and answer questions about the library both in person and over the phone. Training is provided in applicable library processes and software through face-to-face instruction weekly reminders and online tutorials to ensure that students are successful in their assigned tasks. We will train you to become familiar with the layout and workings of the library.
Minimum Qualifications
Strong communication skills; represent the library in a professional and courteous manner. Customer Service Skills or alternate relevant experience working with the public. Ability to be punctual and consistently work a set schedule selected by student. Hours chosen may take place outside of normal office hours.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of how a library works or prior use of a library. Aptitude for learning technology quickly.
Serving as part of the Access Services team the positions role is to provide excellent customer service to students faculty staff and the UP community. This position reports to Circulation Staff and as well as the Access Services Manager. Students are employed fall and spring semesters and have the opportunity to work summer semesters. Student assistants can also choose to work when the library is open during fall winter and spring breaks. The first semester of employment as a library student assistant is on an on-call basis filling in for shifts as they open. Assistants will sign up for a permanent weekly schedule their second semester Library student employees take shifts at the Service Desk shelve and shelf-read the collection on the lower level process incoming and outgoing book requests and answer questions about the library both in person and over the phone. Training is provided in applicable library processes and software through face-to-face instruction weekly reminders and online tutorials to ensure that students are successful in their assigned tasks. We will train you to become familiar with the layout and workings of the library.
Minimum Qualifications
Strong communication skills; represent the library in a professional and courteous manner. Customer Service Skills or alternate relevant experience working with the public. Ability to be punctual and consistently work a set schedule selected by student. Hours chosen may take place outside of normal office hours.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of how a library works or prior use of a library. Aptitude for learning technology quickly.
Key Skills
- Anti Money Laundering
- Access Control System
- Catering
- Assessment
- Communication
