Desk Assistant – STEM Branch Library, Earth and Mineral Sciences

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University Park, IL - USA

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Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires you to have received a work-study verify if you have received a work-study award please consult the Financial Aid Award Summary area in your LionPATH account.A Federal Work Study award does not guarantee a job is available.

The Earth and Mineral Sciences Library is offering a Federal Work Study eligible customerservice-orientedindividual toprovide assistanceat the reference and circulation desk.Responsibilities include providing service to library users; performing circulation transaction functions; opening and/or closing the library; assisting in the location of materials in the stacks Course Reserves reference and on-line collections; shelving library materials shelf-reading and maintaining collections; miscellaneous clerical technological and problem solving activities and projects assigned by or in absence of full-time staff; and answering general information and basic reference questions.

Experience in a public service setting preferred especially library experience and excellent computer skills preferred. Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills. Requires the ability to follow directions and keep a schedule. Must be a dependable team player. Hours are subject to change during theadjustmentofoperation duringsemesters breaks and holidays.Commitment of10-24 hours a week. Night and weekendavailabilitypreferred.Seeking to interview hire and train students in Spring 2026 with the position beginning fully in Fall 2026.

please upload a cover letter and resume toindicatethe hours that you are available to work.

The starting hourly rate for this job is $12.00.

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