Student Library Assistant 1

University of Western States

Job Description

Position : Library Student Worker I

Department : Library

Classification: Student – U.S. Federal Work Study

Estimated hours: 1 - 10 hours a week (depending on scheduling)

Compensation: $1 6 . 30 per hour

Number of positions available: multiple

Reports t o: Access Services Coordinator

Summary Description:

The Library Student Worker will be responsible for circulation duties and other tasks as assigned in support of the UWS Library .

Specific Duties:

Provide staffing at the library circulation desk, perform check-in and checkout of all library materials, a ssist library users with directional and ready-reference questions , and help maintain library space.

Primary Duties:

• Perform check-in and checkout of all library materials including:

• Main collection, models, and study aides

• Reserve materials

• Items held for library patron s obtained from other libraries

• Computers , iPads , and other electronics

• Open/close library as necessary . May provide primary staffing for short periods in case of library staff outages.

• Assist library users with directional and ready-reference questions such as:

• Library policies

• Library hours

• Locating journals and books

• Minor computer, printer/ copier, and equipment maintenance.

• Stacks maintenance (re - shelving, shelf reading, dusting materials )

• Light cleaning ( e.g . cleaning plastic models , wiping down computer screens )

• Maintains order in Library and is alert to safety issues

• Assist with special projects such as inventory
  

Qualifications:

• Be e nrolled in the UWS DC or NMD program

• Be qualified for federal work-study program

• Be able to work independently

• B e reliable

• Be an effective communicat or orally and in writin g