Library Circulation - Student Assistant

CSUSB•San Bernardino, CA

1d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary: Access Services - Circulation student employees are responsible for a variety of duties including, but not limited to, maintaining organization of the physical collection, helping library patrons in using the facilities and resources, assisting patrons in accessing physical and digital materials, and directing patrons to appropriate staff and librarians. Special responsibilities and training may be assigned as needed. Responsibilities: Under direct supervision, the Library Assistant will perform a variety of customer service and library support duties, including but not limited to the following: Service Desk Responsibilities Check library materials in and out, including books, reserve items, and equipment Assist patrons with locating materials using the online catalog and course reserves Provide basic informational, directional, and library policy assistance Support patrons in the use of library equipment, including printers and scanners Answer and direct phone calls Perform opening and closing procedures as assigned Record and maintain usage statistics Enforce library policies in a professional and courteous manner Stacks Maintenance Responsibilities Retrieve, sort, and process library materials Shelve and shelf-read materials across all library collections Maintain orderly shelving, including shifting materials in tight areas Conduct searches for missing materials Help maintain the cleanliness and organization of the library Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions Assist with preparation and support of outreach events and library initiatives Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

Requirements

Ability to learn and perform assigned work
Follow oral instructions
Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students
Communicate effectively with all levels
Read and write English at a level appropriate to the position
Admission or registration as a CSU student.
As a Bridge Student Assistant, the student need not be registered as a student, but must have been enrolled as a CSU student the previous term and is registered for the following term.
Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative.
Students must be enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate)
International students must have full-time enrollment at CSUSB. (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate)
Eligible to work in the United States
Social Security Card

Nice To Haves

Patient, welcoming, and unflappable
Reliable and responsible
Willingness and ability to work an established schedule.
Willingness to participate in continuous training
Physical ability to stand, bend and lift books.
Ability to move loaded book carts.
Adhere to confidentiality and privacy of patron records

Responsibilities

Check library materials in and out, including books, reserve items, and equipment
Assist patrons with locating materials using the online catalog and course reserves
Provide basic informational, directional, and library policy assistance
Support patrons in the use of library equipment, including printers and scanners
Answer and direct phone calls
Perform opening and closing procedures as assigned
Record and maintain usage statistics
Enforce library policies in a professional and courteous manner
Retrieve, sort, and process library materials
Shelve and shelf-read materials across all library collections
Maintain orderly shelving, including shifting materials in tight areas
Conduct searches for missing materials
Help maintain the cleanliness and organization of the library
Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions
Assist with preparation and support of outreach events and library initiatives
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned