Library Assistant (Student Employee)

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Staff public desk and greeting patrons who enter and leave library.
• Assist patrons with general questions, check outs and returns.
• Answer phones, transfer calls, take messages and assist callers.
• Learn and master library software and policies.
• Check in materials daily, including book drop, black box delivery, in-house materials, reserves, media items.
• Check out laptops, reserves, books, equipment, DVDs, periodicals.
• Renew books, properly address lost, overdue, damaged items for patrons.
• Shelve circulating materials, reference books, and periodicals.
• Fill printers and copier with paper.
• Process black box delivery and/or pull holds for black box delivery.
• Shelf reading as assigned (training provided).
• Petty cash transactions.
• Check and replenish supplies of papers and pencils at cubicles.
• Fill supplies, push in chairs, pick up trash, shelve books or library materials found around library.
• Complete projects as assigned by staff.
• Master procedures and policies for printing student ID cards.
• Staff ID room or work ‘on demand’ from circ desk to provide student IDs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma
• Positive attitude
• Able to multi-task
• Excellent phone etiquette
• Attention to detail

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Federal Work Study (preferred)
• Outgoing, friendly personality
• Able to type 40 wpm
• Quick learner

HOURS NEEDED

Preferred hours: 3x week; can work around class schedule. Flex hours, when possible, to help staff ID office during peak times.  Most needed availability: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Directions to Apply

• Candidates must complete Carroll’s online application to be considered
• Complete the online Student Employment Application
• Indicate the department(s) for which you are applying. Only one application is needed
• Complete the FAFSA for Federal Work Study Positions
• Be registered for at least six credits with a 2.0 GPA
• Student Workers under the age of 18 must provide a valid work permit prior to starting employment
• If eligible, your application will be forwarded to supervisors with open positions
• The application will be held for one year, July 1 to June 30

What to Expect

• Interview with the hiring supervisor for the position of interest.
• If selected, you and your supervisor must complete all federal, state and college forms. This document is obtained from your supervisor or the Human Resources webpage.
• Complete and submit all federal, state, and college employment forms. The I-9 is submitted to your supervisor and the other forms are submitted to studentemployment@carrollcc.edu
• Create a work schedule with your supervisor that does not conflict with your class schedule.
• When all forms are turned in you and your supervisor will be notified so a start date can be established.