Student Worker-Library Assistant

PALMER COLLEGE FOUNDATION; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

PALMER COLLEGE FOUNDATION in Port Orange, FL is hiring a part-time work-study Library Assistant position available to current Palmer College of Chiropractic students. Responsibilities include checking books and AV materials in and out, shelving, assisting with printers and copiers, and ensuring the library area remains orderly.

Training on FERPA/HIPPA procedures will be provided under supervision. The role emphasizes customer service, reliability, and collaboration with library staff to support

Qualifications

• Must be current Palmer College of Chiropractic student.
• Interviews are required for all potential library assistants.
• Applicants must be in good academic standing.
• Selected assistants must complete training with library staff on duties.
• Understanding FERPA and HIPPA regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Check books/AV/reserve items in and out via automated/manual systems.
• Push in chairs and move furniture back to its original arrangement.
• Pick up books/journals/newspapers/AV and re-shelve in call number order.
• Fill computer printers & copy machines with paper.
• Report problems to appropriate library staff or security personnel.
• Assist in closing and locking the library at the appropriate time.
• Submit time sheet monthly to Branch Manager Librarian.
• Complete any assigned projects.

Skills

Effective communication

Stand and bend comfortably

Tools

Library systems

Job description

Job Details

Location: 20 - Florida Campus - Port Orange, FL 32129; Position Type: Part Time. This position is only available to current Palmer College of Chiropractic students.

Function

The work-study position is responsible for assuring patron assistance.

Organizational Relationship

Responsible to the Branch Manager Librarian, Senior Director of Library Services and the Dean of Academic Affairs for successful performance of assigned duties.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Check books/AV/reserve items in and out via automated/manual systems
• Push in chairs and move furniture back to its original arrangement
• Pick up books/journals/newspapers/A.V. and place and reshelve in call number order
• Fill computer printers & copy machines with paper
• For problems which arise (i.e. equipment malfunction, discipline problems) contact an appropriate library staff member and/or security personnel
• Assist in closing and locking the library at the appropriate time and make sure all equipment is properly shut down
• Time sheet must be turned in monthly to Branch Manager Librarian
• Any projects as assigned

Methods of Accountability

• Through compliance with College policies, procedures, and expectations that include FERPA and HIPPA guidelines.
• Through communication with and/or from the library staff/faculty/students.
• Through documentation of library hours worked; work study timesheet.

Qualifications & Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and bend to perform assigned duties.
• Must have effective communication skills.

Education, Training, and Experience

• All potential library assistants must undergo an interview process with the Library Branch Manager.
• Applicants must be in good academic standing
• Selected library assistants must complete training with library staff on all specific duties and responsibilities.
• Understanding of FERPA and HIPPA regulations and guidelines.

Working Environment and Conditions

Performs duties in a ventilated, lighted, and temperature controlled environment.