Student Library Assistant - Pendergrass Library
Position Type
Student Library Assistant
Hours Per Week
Hours per week
10.00
Pay Rate
Hourly Wage
$11.00
Description
The Pendergrass Agriculture and Veterinary Library is accepting applications for
Student Library Assistants. Student Library Assistants (SLAs) are the front-line staff for Pendergrass Library's circulation desk. SLAs are responsible for a range of duties, including but not limited to checking materials in and out, shelving, shelf reading, large format printing, fulfilling PDF and item requests, taking part in various library projects, and providing excellent patron assistance.
8 - 16 hours per week; Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 10:00pm, Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Saturday: 10am - 6:00pm
Responsibilities & Duties
- Helping with the functioning of the circulation desk, including checking materials in and out.
- Assisting patrons with locating library materials and searching databases.
- Processing work requests, such as scanning and interlibrary loans.
- Willingness to assist the Agriculture Librarian, Veterinary Medicine Librarian, Engagement Librarian, and other library staff with special projects.
- Learning the Library of Congress organizational method for finding and shelf-reading books.
- Fulfilling Large Format Print (Poster) requests.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a current UT Student.
- Ability to work well with the public: excellent communication skills, multi-tasking skills, attention to detail, and ability to work within a team framework.
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of Macintosh and Windows-based computers and software including Word and Excel.
- Experience as a library user or have worked in a library.
Application Procedures
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