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Student Employees Training Guide: Library Assistant Job Description

A guide to assist in the training of student employees

Purpose

The purpose of this position is to assist librarians and staff with daily, routine library operations. 

Responsibilities

  • Greet library visitors 
  • Answer the service desk telephone
  • Answer directional questions 
  • Refer patrons to librarians
  • Utilize the computerized circulation system to perform a variety of tasks
  • Re-shelve books and other materials  
  • Help library patrons print using a Wepa kiosk
  • Shelf-read and search for missing items

Necessary Skills

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Highly adaptable

 

You'd Be Great For This Position If...

  • You enjoy meeting new people
  • You're tech savvy
  • You’re a book worm
  • You enjoy organization