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Circulation/Reserve Student Assistant
Science majors are especially encouraged to apply, and may be trained as reference desk assistants after one semester at the circulation/reserve desk. Number of open positions for Fall 2008: three, possibly four.Primary Duties
- Assist library users at the circulation/reserve desk: check-in/out library materials; retrieve items for patrons from reserve and holdshelves, answer questions regarding reserve loan policies; enforce library policies
- Maintain library in good order: shelve materials, shelf-read and clean stacks, process new books and journals, dust and vacuum computer equipment and tables, keep current journals in order
- Provide basic reference and directional assistance: answer questions regarding OBIS, help users find items on the library shelves, direct patrons to standard sources, refer complex reference questions to science librarian or student reference assistant
- Miscellaneous duties: photocopier and copier maintenance, basic troubleshooting in library computer classroom, make photocopies for staff, other office duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
- A friendly, approachable, service-oriented attitude is essential, as is the ability to work well without direct supervision on evenings and weekends
- Must be dependable, with a clear sense of responsibility for fulfilling scheduled work assignments
- Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and pay close attention to details
- An Oberlin College Financial Aid job award is desired
Number of hours
6-8 per week.Starting Wage
Fall 2008: $ 7.25To Apply
Submit an application form (available online or at the circulation desk) to the Science Library circulation desk, attn: Jennifer Schreiner.
Mail to: Science Center Library, 119 Woodland St., Oberlin OH 44074.
Oberlin College Library actively seeks a diverse student staff.
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