Resource Sharing Student Library Assistant
Department
Position Type
Hours Per Week
Pay Rate
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.