Library - Access Services Student Assistant

Belmont University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Belmont University’s Bunch Library is seeking friendly, reliable student assistants for the Access Services Department. You will staff the Information Desk, help patrons with directions and basic library questions, and help shelve books and media while keeping the space organized.

Ideal candidates are enrolled Belmont students who can multitask, follow schedules, and participate in ongoing training. This on-site student role offers flexible late-evening and weekend hours and a supportive team

Qualifications

• Friendly and customer-service oriented.
• Reliable and adheres to schedule.
• Team- and task-oriented; able to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Staff the Information Desk.
• Answer directions and basic library questions; assist patrons.
• Refer research questions to librarians.
• Care for and maintain library spaces; stacks maintenance.
• Know library collections and circulation policies.
• Collect and log statistics.
• Enforce library policies and refer issues to staff.
• Work assigned shifts or arrange substitutes.
• Participate in training on library resources and procedures.
• Complete tasks from Access Services Supervisors/Manager.

Skills

Customer service

Reliability

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Enrolled Belmont University student

Job description

Employment Type Student Employee

Hourly Rate $10.00

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

Bunch Library seeks customer service-oriented student assistants to work in the Access Services Department, answer directional and basic library-related questions, shelve books and media, and maintain the library collection and physical space.

Job Duties:

• Staff the Information Desk
• Answer direction and basic library-related questions. Assist patrons with locating/retrieving library materials
• Refer research questions to the research librarians
• Responsible for basic care and upkeep of the library areas. Stacks maintenance including, but not limited to, pulling, shelving, and shifting books, microform, media and bound periodicals
• Knowledge of all library collections and the varying circulation policies of each
• Collect and log statistics
• Enforce library policies and refer issues to professional library staff as necessary
• Responsible for working shifts as assigned or arranging for a substitute
• Participate in initial and ongoing training on library resources, policies, personnel and procedures
• Complete tasks assigned by Access Services Supervisors, Access Services Manager & Library Director.

Required Qualifications

Must Be:

• Friendly and comfortable dealing with the general public.
• Reliable and adhere to the posted schedule.
• Team and task-oriented.
• Self-motivated and able to multitask.

Must be able to push loaded book carts in excess of 100 lbs. Must be able to pick up 50 lbs. Must be able to stand, reach, step up, step down.

Additional Information:

We accept students regardless of their Federal Work Study status . Applicants who are willing to work 10-15 hours/wk and are willing to cover shifts when available.

Scheduled Hours:

Applicants must be willing to work at least one late evening until 11pm and on weekends.

• Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 12:00am
• Friday: 7:30am - 7:00pm
• Saturday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
• Sunday 1:00pm - 12:00am

Required Education

Must be enrolled as a student at Belmont University. Preference given to students who have completed at least one year of coursework at Belmont.