Student Workers

Summer Job Description

JOB TITLE:               Library Student Assistant

DEPARTMENT:         Library and Information Services

REPORT FOR JOB ASSIGNMENT TO:   Tina M. Ryan - Call (802) 654-2629, or stop by Library Room 212

JOB DESCRIPTION:    Library Student Assistant provides routine support services to include:  answering phones, providing general information to the public, charging and discharging materials, searching various computer databases, stack maintenance, shelving materials, shelf reading, general office duties (filing, typing, photocopying, etc.), special projects, and related duties upon request.

During the summer approximately 1/2 of a student's hours are worked at the Circulation Desk.  For their remaining hours, students may request to work in any of the departments listed below.

DEPARTMENT

HOURS OF OPERATION

# OF HOURS NEEDED

Administration – provide clerical support for the Director and Executive Assistant.

Mon-Fri:  8:00am-4:30pm

5

Archives – assist the Archivist with cataloging and maintenance of historical materials.  Work independently in a non-public service area.

Mon-Fri:  8:00am-4:30pm

16

Bibliographic Services –assist the cataloging and periodicals staff in processing new books and periodicals.

Mon-Fri:  8:00am-6:00pm

12

Circulation – assist the circulation staff in providing front desk coverage to assist patrons and visitors to the library.

Sun:  11:00am-midnight
Mon-Thu:  7:15am-midnight
Fri:  7:15am-7:00pm
Sat:  10:00am-6:00pm

10

Collection Services – assist the acquisitions and collections staff with the ordering and receipt of library materials and gift books.

Mon-Fri:  8:00am-4:30pm

10

Interlibrary Loan – assist the ILL staff in processing requests for items to be loaned and/or borrowed.

Mon-Fri:  8:00am-4:30pm

10

Reference and Instruction – provide clerical assistance and support services to the reference staff.

Mon-Fri:  8:00am-4:30pm

6

SPECIAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:    All positions require some familiarity with computers and other types of office equipment, (copiers, fax machines, etc.), attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with the public.

 PAY RATE:     SE 1

 

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