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The Federal Work Study Library Aide will support the general daily operations provide public service to students faculty and staff that utilize library resources for personal study and professional development. Daily responsibilities require the Library Aide to provide support to patrons in-person and by phone manage the operations of the circulation desk address issues regarding patrons fees coding materials establishing and updating patrons records and checking materials in and out.
Responsibilities:
Provides public service and performs a variety of duties related to the operation at ArtUs Architecture Collection.
Works with the integrated library system (Sierra by Innovative Interfaces Inc.) and performs routine clerical work as assigned
Checks materials in and out
Read shelves for correct order of books; place books and other material on shelves in proper alphabetical or numerical sequence
Registers borrowers and updates borrowers records
Carries out and explains circulation policies and procedures to patrons
Assists patrons with access to reserve materials
Handles library opening and closing procedures
Demonstrates excellent attention to detail when working on library tasks
Troubleshoots basic problems with library equipment including computers (Mac and PC) scanners copiers and printers
Assists patrons with basic computer functions and programs including Word Excel PowerPoint Preview and Photoshop
Ad hoc projects such as shelving inventory and other general library duties as assigned
Cooperates in a teamwork fashion with all coworkers and provides excellent customer service to all library patrons
Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills
Assisting with the library calendar: Scheduling events meetings and appointments.
Creating visually appealing designs & displays: Designing flyers posters brochures and other marketing materials using platforms like Canva
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required Skills:
Basic computer skills
Learn library organization and procedures.
Communicate effectively with public and staff.
Follow oral and written directions.
Preferred Skills:
Customer service
Majoring in Architecture or Landscape Architecture
Preferred Academic Year: Sophomore or above is preferred but not required
Location: 601 Brannan
Reports to: Rikki Moore Director Library
Pay Rate: $19.18 per hour
Application Deadline: March 2 2026
Work Schedule:
Thursday: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Federal Work Study schedules can work up to 20 hours per week*
*Federal Work Study work schedules may not conflict with the students class schedule.
Length of Employment:The students starting term at the Academy of Art University through graduation.
Academy of Art University offers part-time employees paid sick leave.
Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age Aids or HIV positive status marital status domestic partnership medical condition or genetic characteristics race or national origin pregnancy religion sex gender identity gender or sexual orientation name change citizenship physical or mental disability veteran status or other status protected by federal state local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process services and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at .
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