Desk Assistant – STEM Branch Library, Earth and Mineral Sciences

Job Description

This position requires a work‑study award. The Earth and Mineral Sciences Library is offering a Federal Work Study eligible customer‑service oriented individual to provide assistance at the reference and circulation desk.

• Provide service to library users.
• Perform circulation transaction functions.
• Open and/or close the library.
• Assist in locating materials in the stacks, Course Reserves, reference and online collections.
• Shelve library materials, shelf‑read and maintain collections.
• Perform miscellaneous clerical, technological and problem‑solving activities and projects assigned by or in absence of full‑time staff.
• Answer general information and basic reference questions.

• Work‑study award required.
• Experience in a public‑service setting preferred, especially library experience.
• Excellent computer skills preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to follow directions and keep a schedule.
• Dependable team player.
• Commitment of 10‑24 hours a week.
• Night and weekend availability preferred.

Starting hourly rate $12.00. Hours are subject to change during the adjustment of operation during semesters, breaks and holidays. Commitment of 10‑24 hours a week.

Upload a cover letter and resume indicating the hours you are available to work.

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