Research Help Student

Colorado Mesa; Grand Junction, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, CO is seeking student workers for the Research Help Desk at Tomlinson Library. The positions are part-time, 10 hours per week, and require a MAVworks financial aid award.

You will greet patrons, answer basic library- and campus-related questions, assist with locating materials, refer complex inquiries to a Librarian, and support virtual reference and Interlibrary Loan tasks. Flexibility across 8am–9pm weekdays and weekend shifts is valued.

Qualifications

• Must have a MAVworks financial aid award to work at the library.
• Eligible for Work-Study as a Research Help Desk assistant.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts during weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet all patrons who approach the Research Help Desk.
• Answer basic questions regarding library and university information.
• Assist patrons in finding items in the building.
• Refer questions to Librarian on duty as needed.
• Help with hourly patron counts and building walk-throughs.
• Staff the virtual reference (chat) service and refer questions to Librarians.
• Assist with Interlibrary Loan processes as needed.
• Assist librarians with events and other duties as assigned.

Job description

## Research Help StudentApply: CMU Main Campus, Grand Junction, CO: Part time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: JR100593**FLSA Status:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**SECTION I - OUR VALUES CULTIVATE OUR VISION AND CULTURE**At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea. From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement. Inspired by the soul of the West—the spirit that our region embodies—we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create. ***Colorado Mesa University Core Values*** **Love -**Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others **Dignity -**Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill **Courage -**Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities **Humility -**Suspending one’s ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others **Resiliency -**Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing Opportunity **Curiosity -**Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown **Power -**The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals**JOB DESCRIPTION****Application Instructions:** Please include 1) your resume and 2) a brief summary of the hours you would be available to work. You must have a **MAVworks financial aid award** to work at the library.CMU’s Tomlinson Library has Work Study/MavWorks positions open to staff the Research Help Desk to help provide friendly, knowledgeable research assistance including (but subject to modification):* Greeting all patrons who approach the Research Help Desk.* Answering basic questions regarding library and university (e.g., directional questions).* Providing support to patrons having difficulty finding items in the building.* Referring patrons or questions to Librarian on duty as needed.* Helping with hourly patron counts and other building walk-throughs.* Staffing our virtual reference (chat) service (referring questions to Librarians as needed).* Assisting with Interlibrary Loan processes as needed.* Assisting librarians with events as needed* Other duties as assigned.We are currently looking to fill in various times during the weekdays between 8am-9pm and on Saturdays 10am-5pm and Sunday 1pm-9pm. Our student workers typically work around 10 hours a week depending on availability.*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* **DISCLAIMER - This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat, and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability.****HOW TO APPLY:**Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:* Cover letter (Optional)* Resume