Circulation Assistant

Barry University; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Barry University is seeking Part-time Circulation Assistants to support various library activities, including circulation desk operations and maintenance of library materials. This position involves assisting patrons, reshelving materials, maintaining photocopiers, and participating in special projects under the Dean's supervision.

Applicants must be current students at the Barry University School of Law in good academic standing and possess a service-oriented attitude.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Barry University School of Law student in good academic standing.
• Service oriented with a helpful attitude and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assists patrons at the Circulation Desk.
• Reshelves library materials in the Reserve Collection.
• Maintains photocopiers.
• Files loose leaf titles received.
• Assists in daily or special projects.

Skills

Service oriented

Helpful attitude

Education

Current Barry University School of Law student

Job description

Role Overview

Part‑time Circulation Assistants are hired for a variety of jobs that include performing all Circulation Desk activities, maintaining photocopiers, general filing, shelving, and completing special projects as assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Assists patrons at the Circulation Desk – checking library materials in and out, including reserve materials; following and implementing the library visitor policy; maintaining the floor count and the sign‑in sheet; responsible for circulation desk activity when full‑time staff is unavailable. (40% of time)
• Reshelves library materials in the Reserve Collection or the library’s general collection on all three floors; participates in stack maintenance; assists in shifting the collection as needed; pre‑shelves materials at the circulation desk. (15% of time)
• Maintains photocopiers, including clearing paper jams and filling paper drawers; assists patrons in using copiers. (15% of time)
• Files loose leaf titles received by the Law Library; checks that reports are ready to be filed and reports any problems to circulation staff members. (15% of time)
• Assists circulation staff members in daily or special projects as needed; performs additional related duties as assigned or required by the Dean. (15% of time)

Qualifications

• Must be a current Barry University School of Law student in good academic standing.
• Service oriented with a helpful attitude and demeanor.

Hours

Scheduled weekly hours: 15. Hours may include day or nighttime, weekdays or weekends.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.