Some Background Information
College Library is an undergraduate library emphasizing service and information to undergraduates. Many students are new to using the campus libraries and need help in locating materials and using our collections. This job requires someone who works well with the public and enjoys public service work.
Description of Job Pay Rate $7.00/Hour
Use on-line circulation system to charge out books, magazines, videos, books on tape and reserve readings. Assist patrons in finding reserve materials and in locating library materials. Shelve books in the Reserve Room, shelve books, magazines and other materials in the College Library Collections, shelf-read in all collections, pick up books and magazines from study halls. Prepare newspapers and put out for patron use. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Training
You must complete approximately 10 hours of paid training time before you can start to work in Circulation. There will also be some additional training that will occur during the first few weeks of classes. This is a big commitment on both our parts so please be sure you want the job before you take it.
Length of position and weekend shifts
The job runs all semester, including exam period. Due to the large amount of time we spend training you, we strongly encourage you to work more than one semester. We also ask that everyone on the student staff work at least one weekday shift and one weekend shift in order to "share the burden" equally. Shifts are generally 2-4 hours long.
Scheduling
We schedule work shifts around your classes. We try to schedule you for shifts at times you prefer, but reserve the right to schedule you for times you are needed. You will be assigned to work the same shifts each week of the semester, including exam period.
Semester breaks and future semesters
There are breaks during the year when you have the option but are not required to work. These are: Thanksgiving break, Winter break, Spring break, and Summer break. There is an initial probationary period of one semester, at the end of which you are evaluated. If you pass probation and continue to do well, you can continue working here as long as you are a student.
Sub system
You are responsible for your work shifts for the entire semester, but there may be times that you will have a conflict such as wanting to go home for a weekend. If you know ahead of time that you would like to miss a shift, you can arrange to have another student take your shift for that week. If you can't find anyone to take the shift, it is still your responsibility to work it.