Law Library Circulation Desk Assistant

Job Overview

Law Library Circulation Desk Assistants are essential members of the Circulation and Resource Sharing team. They help create and maintain a welcoming atmosphere by greeting everyone who enters the Law Library and providing friendly, helpful service to patrons at the desk.

• Resume and cover letter submitted
• Currently enrolled Lewis & Clark College student in good standing or enrolled for Fall 2026
• Availability to work evenings and weekends, including during reading and final exam periods

• Open and close the Law Library
• Greet visitors as they enter and exit the library
• Check materials in and out
• Communicate library policies and procedures to patrons
• Answer general informational questions in‑person and over the telephone
• Refer patron questions to a supervisor or reference librarian as appropriate
• Collect and record patron fines and fees
• Re‑shelve materials and conduct shelf reading
• Assist staff with set up and tear down of library displays
• Scan, copy, and perform other resource sharing activities as needed
• Assist patrons with use of the copier, scanner, microform reader, and online catalog
• Collect and distribute campus mail
• Pick up and deliver interlibrary loan materials to/from Watzek Library on select shifts
• Other duties as assigned

Work hours are variable and dependent on a student’s class schedule. Shifts are available in 3+ hour increments from 7:45a.m. – 10:00p.m. Monday‑Thursday; from 7:45a.m. – 8:00p.m. Friday; from 9:45a.m. – 7:00p.m. Saturday; from 9:45a.m. – 10:00p.m. Sunday during the academic year. Available shifts during Summer Sessions I and II, Interim, Holidays, Reading and Final Exams periods will vary.

$16.80 per hour

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to honor and work with all identities and individuals, particularly those who are underrepresented in the country and/or at Lewis & Clark College.

Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The Associate Vice President of Human Resources handles inquiries regarding employment‑and‑disability‑related non‑discrimination policies. TitleIX inquiries may be directed to the TitleIX coordinator or deputy coordinators.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Examples include changes to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

All employees must complete an I‑9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the third business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I‑9 on file will result in immediate termination.