Library - Library Circulation Desk Student Assistant

High Point University; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

High Point University is seeking a Library Circulation Desk Student Assistant to support daily operations in Smith Library and the Wanek Learning Commons, including check in/out, reserves, and frontline help.

The role offers valuable customer service experience in an academic setting, with up to 20 hours per week, starting pay $8.00 per hour, and opportunities to develop communication and organizational skills while working with library staff and students.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently and communicate effectively with library staff, students, and visitors.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Minimum GPA requirement is 2.0 overall.

Responsibilities

• Performs circulation duties.
• Checks in/out library materials.
• Directs patrons to necessary people and areas of the library.
• Maintains copiers and printers.
• Distributes reserves materials as needed.
• Answers phone and directional questions.
• Keeps the circulation area neat.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Initiative

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Library Circulation Desk Student Assistant

Department: Library. Supervisor: Nita Williams/Jordan Stackhouse. Starting Rate of Pay: $8.00. Length of Time: Eligible for rehire on a semester basis.

Department Description

Smith Library and the Wanek Learning Commons provides the HPU community with resources for academic and leisure information needs.

The student will gain experience working in an academic library, while enhancing your interpersonal and communication skills.

Job Description

• Responsible for the check in and out of library materials, maintains the copiers and printers, distributes reserves materials as needed, answers the phone and directional questions, keeps the circulation area neat, and other duties assigned.

Job Location and Hours

• The candidate will perform most/all job duties in HPU Libraries.
• Hours may vary depending on the job requirements; however, the total number of hours a student employee may work per week is 20 hours.
• This position requires up to 10 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Performs circulation duties
• Direct patrons to necessary people and areas of the library
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must be able to work independently, take initiative, and communicate effectively with library staff, students, and visitors.

Desired Skills

• Must have a minimum 2.0 overall GPA
• Strong communication skills
• Attention oriented

At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people.

High Point University is a God, family and country school.

High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses.

The University encourages all applicants to apply.