Student Library Assistant
Department George F. DeVine Music Library
Position Type Student Library Assistant
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Hours Minimum of 10hours per week and willingness to work at least one night or weekend shift if requested.
Location Knoxville, TN

Description

Manage the circulation desk; check-in and check-out materials, shelving, shelf reading,and provide basic patron assistance in locating materials and utilizing library research tools. Take part in various student library projects

Responsibilities & Duties

Circulation Management 50%
· Primary duty is to the circulation desk. Assisting library patrons in checking in and out
materials. Referring issues to the supervisor on duty as necessary.
· Keep supervisors notified of any missing items; filling out search slips for items found
missing, occasionally searching for lost items and assisting patrons in finding misshelved items.
· Keep supervisors informed of any damaged books or other binding issues.
· Notifying patrons of any blocks or fines on their account and referring them to staff if they
have any questions.
· Teaching patrons to search for materials when no supervisor is available.
· Filling interlibrary loan requests and library express requests as requested by the supervisor.
Data Entry/Projects 25%
· Assisting library staff in preparing order records as needed by the music librarians.
· Taking part in a variety of projects that include data entry skills. Song Indexing, Analysis
Indexing, Inventories or other various projects.
Shelving and Shelf Reading 15%
· Must shelve all books used and returned within the time frame of their shift.
· Shelf reading is assigned at the beginning of each semester. Books must be kept straight and
it is expected that the student worker straighten their area at least weekly.
· Summer workers need to assist in the shifting of the entire collection as well as extensive
cleaning projects. Involves climbing ladders, moving large numbers of books and dusting.
Cleaning 10%
· Students who work the weekend shifts will have regular cleaning duties that must be
completed during their shift. Notify the supervisor of any allergies that may interfere with
cleaning projects.
· Performing any cleaning task assigned by the supervisor. Examples include dusting shelves,
straightening books, vacuuming, and cleaning table and desk surfaces.

Required Qualifications

· Must be a current UT Student willing to work at least 10 hours per week and at least one
night or weekend shift.
· Ability to work well with the public; excellent communication skills, multi-tasking skills,
attention to detail; ability to work within a team framework.
· Must be punctual and notify supervisors ahead of time if time off is needed.
· Demonstrated experience with computers; minimal keyboarding skills. Must be willing to do
some data entry.
· Willing to cover other SLA’s shifts when possible.

Preferred Qualifications

· Music major, minor, or prior experience in music (high school band, orchestra or choir)
· Experience with both Macintosh and Windows-based computers and software including
Word and Excel
· Library work experience or library use experience.

Application Procedures

Please email a resume to nry318@utk.edu

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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

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