WSU Libraries Student Assistant – Access Services

Department

WSU Libraries

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Part Time

$10 per hour

work is performed on-site and in person.
20 hours a week depending on availability.

• Flexible schedule with mostly mornings needed.

No export control requirement.

WSU Libraries is seeking a student assistant with morning availability, to provide services offered within Access services, gaining experience in multiple areas of the library, including Circulation, Stacks, and Interlibrary Loan.

A student assistant will carry out administrative and technical tasks requested by a supervisor. Depending on the area the student assistant is employed in, they may assist and mentor other students or provide support throughout the campus in various forms.

• Checking library materials in and out, renewing them and placing holds on them
• Answering basic questions about the library, its policies and services, and campus directions
• Assisting library users with room bookings, locating items, etc.

• Retrieving materials from the stacks and packaging them for shipping for Interlibrary Loan
• Scan print articles and chapters on overhead book scanner and deliver electronically to patrons

• Searching for lost/missing library materials
• Responsible for service, maintenance, and knowledge of WSU Library stacks
• Assists with inventory control of the physical collection to include performing maintenance within the stacks

• Demonstrating basic customer service skills
• Gathering statistics for projects as requested by the staff
• Must become adept with office equipment, including copier, scanner, and computer
• Become familiar with our library catalog and journal databases
• Other duties as assigned.

High School diploma or equivalent. Enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours at Wichita State University.

• Morning availability, preferably 7am - 1pm
• Enrolled at WSU
• Good communication skills