Fed Work Study - Library Assistant

Erikson Institute • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Erikson Institute, a graduate school in child development located in downtown Chicago, is seeking to hire a part-time Library Assistant. This position reports to the Access Services Librarian. The Edward Neisser Library houses a unique collection of approximately 20,000 volumes that support the social work, child development, and early childhood education curricula at the Institute.

Requirements

• Must be a matriculated or current Erikson student.
• Some work experience involving attention to detail and/or customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and service-oriented disposition.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Staff the Circulation/Information Desk during assigned shifts.
• Assist with the general functions of the Edward Neisser Library.
• Respond to library users' questions.
• Circulate library materials.
• Perform basic technology troubleshooting.
• Open and close the library according to established procedures as necessary.
• Assist with collection maintenance by processing new material.
• Shelve returned material.
• Conduct shelf-reading and inventory as assigned.
• Complete special projects such as scanning library material, creating displays and signage, and reorganizing library collections.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed