Law Library - Circulation Assistant

Belmont University; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Belmont University’s Law Library is hiring a Circulation Assistant to support daily operations in the Law Library. This Federal Work-Study eligible role emphasizes patron assistance, item checkouts, and maintaining a tidy, welcoming space on shifts including Wednesday 5pm-10pm and Thursday 3pm-10pm.

Training is provided, and preference is given to students enrolled in Belmont University College of Law with customer service experience.

Qualifications

• Training provided.
• FWS applicants only.

Responsibilities

• Open and close procedures as instructed.
• Check out/in items for patrons.
• Assist patrons and keep the library tidy.
• Monitor desk area and limit lengthy conversations.
• Walk the library to ensure cleanliness and order.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

Law student at Belmont University College of Law

Job description

Special Note:All students are required to read the BU Student Employment Policy prior to submitting an application. All Federal Work-Study students should read the program rules and regulations located at http://www.belmont.edu/sfs/employment/fws.html

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The following are the primary tasks of Law Library - Circulation Assistant(other tasksmay be assigned as needed):

• Perform all opening and closing procedures as instructed
• Ensure the library is tidy (push in chairs, remove trash, etc.)
• Check out/in items for patrons
• Assist patrons as needed
• Regularly walk around the library to make sure all areas are kept clean and orderly

Shifts that are currently be hired for:

Wednesdays from 5pm-10pm

Thursdays from 3pm-10pm

Circulation Assistants are to remain attentive at the desk, assist all patrons as needed, and complete all assigned tasks while on shift. They are allowed to study, read, or work on whatever projects they may have while on the desk. They are not to partake in group study with others or in long conversations. Phone conversations should be kept to a minimum and headphones are not allowed. Eating is allowed at the desk if there is only one person working. Otherwise, meals should be eaten away from the desk and coordinated with the other worker to ensure one person is at the desk at all times.

Required Qualifications

Training provided

Only applicants with FWS will be considered

Required Education

Must be enrolled as a law student at Belmont University College of Law.

Required Experience

Customer service experience preferred.

Belmont University is a Christ-centered community. The University faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University primarily hires employees of the Christian faith who are committed to support the mission of the University. The University has appointed the Chief Human Resources Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator to serve as coordinator of non-discrimination compliance for staff and faculty. The Director of Institutional Equity and Compliance and Title IX Coordinator serves as coordinator of compliance for Title IX (sex discrimination) issues and questions for students. Click here to learn more.

*In accordance with accrediting standards for its professional education programs in law and medicine, the University does not apply religious criteria in hiring employees within those programs. All employees hired by the University, regardless of religious faith, shall be committed to Belmont’s Christ-centered, student-focused mission.

Belmont's Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veteransand disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.