Work-Study Library Circulation Desk Assistant

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Tulane University is seeking a student assistant in the Howard-Tilton Memorial Library to support circulation duties and research help. You will check out books, assist patrons with locating resources, and help with basic printing and directions.

Training for chat monitoring and research methods will be provided. Ideal candidates are outgoing, comfortable with public interactions, and willing to refer complex inquiries to a subject librarian.

Qualifications

• Outgoing and enjoy public interactions.
• Familiarity with library resources and how to locate materials.
• Ability to research using books, articles, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Check out and discharge books for library patrons and assist with locating resources.
• Help patrons with basic printing and directional questions.
• Provide basic to intermediate research help via chat and in person.
• Refer users with more in-depth questions to the subject librarian.
• Familiarize with the library FAQ and resources.

Skills

Public interactions

Research assistance

Chat support

Library resources

Job description

Tulane University is seeking a student assistant in the Howard-Tilton Memorial Library to support circulation duties and research help. You will check out books, assist patrons with locating resources, and help with basic printing and directions.

Training for chat monitoring and research methods will be provided. Ideal candidates are outgoing, comfortable with public interactions, and willing to refer complex inquiries to a subject librarian.