Library Desk Attendant

Universities of Wisconsin • Kenosha, WI

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Library Desk Attendants will provide customer service to any and all patrons entering the library. They will be trained in how to search and retrieve library items, as well as learning basic reference and research skills. Opportunities for other projects and learned skill sets may be brought up during the course of their employment. Work Study is a requirement for any and all applicants. Library student employees are scheduled on average 10-15 hours per week during the semester. There may be potential for additional hours during open interim and summer sessions. Student scheduling is based upon availability and library open hours.

Requirements

• Applying students MUST receive Work Study in order to be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Freshman or sophomore standing.

Responsibilities

• Checking out/in materials to/from patrons
• Maintenance of circulation files
• Answering circulation desk phone
• Preparing carts for shelving
• Returning materials to the shelves
• Shelf reading
• Clean/Dust/Maintain various stack areas
• Assist patrons in use of photocopiers, printers, and other in-house equipment
• Open and/or close the library in some instances
• Assist in the training of other student employees
• Processing community borrower applications
• Performing searching procedures for missing/not-on-shelf items
• Assisting with course reserve processing
• Assisting with basic physical labor projects (moving furniture, etc.)
• Assisting with book shifting projects
• Assisting with the repair of library materials (book repairs, media re-casing, etc.)
• Potential to serve on library special-topic committees as needs arise

Benefits

• Criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.
• References will be asked to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
• Reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

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