Library Acquisitions and Resource Management Summer Student Work (WS-ST1)

Job Title: Library Acquisitions & Resource Management Student Worker (WS-ST1)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College 1520 St. Olaf Ave Northfield MN 55057

Department Name: St. Olaf Libraries Acquisitions & Resource Management Unit Number (5 digits): 14001

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: Library Acquisitions Associate

Wage Range: $12.00 - $13.00/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): To assist library staff with routine daily library operations and helping manage St. Olaf Librarys catalogue of resources.

Transferable Skills:

Organization and Attention to Detail

Time-Management

Creative Thinking and Independent Work

Adaptability

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support library work by managing library resources. Accomplished through ensuring visibility relevance to teaching on campus and assisting with intake of new materials.

Working independently throughout the library to complete projects as assigned.

Assist patrons as needed

Learn to read and understand the Library of Congress Numbering System

Responsible for escalating more complex issues to library staff for resolution

Assist Library staff with a variety of projects as assigned

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

Physical ability to stand for up to 1 hour; bend lift up to 40 pounds unpack and shelve books push a loaded book cart and to read book labels with small font.

Basic computer skills; knowledge of spreadsheets a plus

Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Must demonstrate good communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Physical and Environmental Factors: This position requires crouching stooping twisting/pivoting reaching overhead grasping/handling pushing/pulling and lifting and carrying objects up to 40 lbs. to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to respiratory factors and proximity hazards as well as rare exposure to heights or cramped quarters. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College with or without prior notice.