Resource Sharing Student Library Assistant

Position Type

Student Library Assistant

Hours Per Week

Hours per week
10.00

Pay Rate

Hourly Wage
$11.00

Description

This is an evening position in the Resource Sharing department of Hodges Library. The ideal candidate would be able to work 2-3 hour long shifts, at least four of the available work days (Sun-Thurs), between the hours of 4pm and 9pm. Assists with the daily operations of the Resource Sharing unit, processing materials and electronic requests for delivery to patrons and other libraries.

Responsibilities & Duties

Duties include:

  • Returning loans from other libraries. 
  • Checking out and sorting outgoing loans (books, microfilm, etc..) for our patrons using a variety of Resource Sharing
    systems. 
  • Locating electronic articles for borrowing libraries, scanning articles from paper sources, updating systems for materials going out and coming back in. 
  • Retrieving loans, checking the online catalog and the main library stacks for items held by UT; processing finished loans for return to the lending library
  • Assist with data entry. 
  • A variety of other tasks as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous office experience, including keyboard entry and computer knowledge preferred. We’re looking for someone who is detail oriented, and will be able to work well independently in a very busy environment. Knowledge of the UTK campus, this library, and reference tools is very helpful.

Application Procedures

Email Alan Bennett, abennett@utk.edu with a resume, cover letter, and your availability during the times listed in the job description.