Library - Access Services Student Assistant

Employment Type Student Employee

Hourly Rate $10.00

Special

Note:

All students are required to read the BU Student Employment Policy prior to submitting an application. All Federal Work-Study students should read the program rules and regulations located at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

Bunch Library seeks customer service-oriented student assistants to work in the Access Services Department, answer directional and basic library-related questions, shelve books and media, and maintain the library collection and physical space.

• Staff the Information Desk
• Answer direction and basic library-related questions. Assist patrons with locating/retrieving library materials
• Refer research questions to the research librarians
• Responsible for basic care and upkeep of the library areas. Stacks maintenance including, but not limited to, pulling, shelving, and shifting books, microform, media and bound periodicals
• Knowledge of all library collections and the varying circulation policies of each
• Collect and log statistics
• Enforce library policies and refer issues to professional library staff as necessary
• Responsible for working shifts as assigned or arranging for a substitute
• Participate in initial and ongoing training on library resources, policies, personnel and procedures
• Complete tasks assigned by Access Services Supervisors, Access Services Manager & Library Director.

• Friendly and comfortable dealing with the general public.
• Reliable and adhere to the posted schedule.
• Team and task-oriented.
• Self-motivated and able to multitask.

Must be able to push loaded book carts in excess of 100 lbs. Must be able to pick up 50 lbs. Must be able to stand, reach, step up, step down.

We accept students regardless of their Federal Work Study status . Applicants who are willing to work 10-15 hours/wk and are willing to cover shifts when available.

Applicants must be willing to work at least one late evening until 11pm and on weekends.

• Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 12:00am
• Friday: 7:30am - 7:00pm
• Saturday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
• Sunday 1:00pm - 12:00am

Must be enrolled as a student at Belmont University. Preference given to students who have completed at least one year of coursework at Belmont.