JOB SUMMARY | Walsh Library seeks a Federal Work Study student employee to assist in the Access Services department for the Spring 2026 semester with the potential to continue through the 2026-2027 academic year. Primary duties would involve assisting at the circulation desk performing various tasks in the physical library book stacks and helping with various interlibrary loan duties. Preference will be given to candidates with evening (through midnight) and weekend availability and willingness to work during our extended hours (through 2AM) and 24/7 schedule. Regular shifts would be scheduled Monday-Friday 8am-midnight; Saturday 9am-5pm; and Sunday 11am-midnight. |
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES | Provide attentive and courteous customer service and general assistance at the circulation desk utilizing web-based circulation and reservation systems: check out and check in library materials; answer basic questions; retrieve library materials from stacks; perform basic searches in the library catalog and other library databases. Re-shelve library materials; perform various stacks maintenance tasks; and occasionally assist with book shifting. Assist with interlibrary loan processing: update requests; pack materials for shipment; scan book chapters; and open and sort incoming mail. Perform basic data entry for some tasks. Assist with other Access Services and Deans Office projects as needed. |
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Strong attention to detail consistent work ethic and reliability. Ability to learn Library of Congress call number system to properly retrieve re-shelve organize and assess arrangement of library books. Experience with data entry. Ability to take direction and understand verbal and written instructions. Punctual responsible and communicative approach with good attendance and clear understanding that Work Study jobs are paid work. Ability to work independently on repetitive tasks. Good customer service phone and interpersonal skills. **FEDERAL WORK STUDY (FWS) ELIGIBILITY IS REQUIRED** |
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Proficiency with MS Excel and MS Word. Basic knowledge of library services and resources. |
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS | **FEDERAL WORK STUDY (FWS) ELIGIBILITY IS REQUIRED** |
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FEDERAL WORK STUDY ELIGIBILITY | YES Federal Work Study eligibility required (check your Financial Aid Offer on the University Portal) |
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