Library Circulation Desk Student Employee, #1315

Oakton CollegeDes Plaines, IL
Onsite

About The Position

This position requires a detail-oriented individual comfortable with customer service and information technology. The role involves thorough knowledge of alphabetization and decimals as applied to the Library of Congress Classification system for sorting and reshelving materials. The employee must be able to lift 30 pounds, push a full book truck, and interact effectively with the general public. Shelving experience is preferred. Students are hired for the semester and can continue in future semesters if they meet the Student Employment Program requirements. Homework may be done in this position sometimes. Hours are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm. The schedule is fixed for the semester and a new schedule is created each semester to accommodate the student's class schedule.

Requirements

  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Enrolled in at least six credit hours during fall and spring semesters
  • GPA of at least 2.0 at the time of hire
  • Detail oriented
  • Comfortable with customer service
  • Comfortable with information technology
  • Thorough knowledge of alphabet and decimals as applied to the Library of Congress Classification system
  • Able to lift 30 pounds
  • Able to push a full book truck
  • Able to work well with the general public

Nice To Haves

  • Shelving experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide customer service at library circulation desk
  • Charge/discharge books using library circulation software
  • Maintain patron confidentiality
  • Sort and reshelf returned library materials using Library of Congress system
  • Shelf read book/film collection
  • Fill copy machines with paper
  • Assist patrons with photocopier
  • Retrieve material as needed
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