Hours 10-28 hours per week. Coverage needed Saturdays 10am-6pm, Sundays 1pm-10pm, and occasional afternoons.
Location Pendergrass Agriculture and Veterinary Library
Description
Pendergrass Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine Library is seeking a Graduate Student Library Assistant (GSLA). Candidates must be dependable, able to work independently, and possess excellent customer service skills. Please see below for information on minimum qualifications, required duties, pay, and application procedure.
Also note that this position is an hourly position and not an assistantship. Graduate students from all fields of study are welcome to apply.
Questions may be referred to Lara Canner, Public Services Manager at: lcanner@utk.edu.
Responsibilities & Duties
Manage the Library on evenings and weekends, which includes: supervising the work of other student workers; negotiating any facility, security, or patron issues that may arise; and locking up the Library at closing time.
Assist Library patrons at the Service Desk, which may include: circulation of library materials; reference services; basic technology support; and citation management software.
Fulfill Large Format Print (posters), Resource Sharing, and scanning requests.
Help plan and participate in outreach events such as orientations, fairs, and Library programs with the Public Services and Engagement Librarian.
Support the Makerspace and Technology Coordinator with 3-D printing and tours.
Required Qualifications
Must be a enrolled as a UTK graduate student with at least one year of availability before graduation.
Must be available to work at least 10 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.
Possess excellent communication skills for working with faculty, Library staff, students, and the general public.
Possess a strong public service ethic and excellent customer service skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of Macintosh and Windows-based computers and software including Word and Excel.
Application Procedures
Applicants should submit a resume, a class schedule, and availability to work during the hours coverage is needed via Handshake.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equity & Diversity, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or oed@utk.edu or (865)974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu