Watzek Library Circulation Assistant FALL

Position: Watzek Library Circulation Assistant FALL 2026
## Watzek Library Circulation Assistant FALL 2026

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Posted Yesterday time left to apply:
End Date:
August 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R-004979##
** WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE I APPLY?
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* ** Returning Applicants**:
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* ** New Applicants**:
If you’re applying for the first time, we encourage you to prepare your resume and gather your I-9 documents in advance. This will help streamline your application and hiring process! For more information and resources, please visit our Student Employment Resources.## WHO WOULD I REPORT TO?

Watzek Circulation Student Employees (Lizzie Aubrey)## WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN?5400 Federal Work Study, Watzek Library## WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END, IF APPLICABLE?-09-25##

JOB PURPOSE:

Watzek Library Circulation Assistants are often the first staff our users encounter when visiting the library. We rely on this position to represent the library and offer outstanding service to Lewis & Clark students, staff, faculty, and visitors.

Employees in this position will gain the following skills:
* Providing courteous and attentive service
* Demonstrating initiative and a professional work ethic
* Working as part of a large team to achieve departmental goals
* Communicating effectively with a diverse group of customers, co-workers, and supervisors
* Familiarity with library organizational systems and research skills##

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Checking library materials in and out
* Providing library information and basic research assistance in person, by phone, and by chat
* Referring complex questions to library staff and other campus resources
* Helping patrons use a variety of equipment including computers, printers, and scanners
* Sorting and shelving library materials
* Assisting staff with wide variety of other library functions and projects
* Ability to honor and work with all identities and individuals, particularly those who are underrepresented in the country and/or at Lewis & Clark College
* Enforce library policies and report issues to supervisors##
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

*** Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain commitment throughout the academic year
* Great attention to detail
* Experience providing outstanding customer service
* Willing to work weekends and evenings##
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* SCHEDULE:

*** Schedule will vary depending on the applicant's availability. During the academic year, the service desk is staffed Monday-Thursday 8AM to midnight, Friday 8AM to 7PM, Saturday 11AM to 7PM, and Sunday 9AM to midnight. Priority will be given to students willing to work at least one weekend or late night shift per week. Most students work 10-18 hours per week.

Most shifts are 2-6 hours in length.##
** RATE OF PAY:
*** Starting pay is $16.80 per hour.##
** WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT:**
* ** Federal or L&C Work Study required**##
** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
*** Please include a
** resume
* * and
** cover letter
** with your application.
* Please complete an online assessment activity and application form.
* A flexible schedule is a plus. For full consideration, please be as flexible as possible when indicating the hours you are available to work, not just your preferred hours. Please be sure to note times available between classes; some daytime availability is helpful.## PREREQUISITES FOR ELIGIBILITY:
* ** Resume, uploaded**
* ** Cover letter, uploaded**
* ** Completion of the online assessment activity and application form. All applicants must complete this assessment for consideration.**## RESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS DIVERSITY:
* Ability to honor and work with all identities and individuals, particularly those who are underrepresented in the country and/or at Lewis & Clark College.#
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