WSU Libraries Student Assistant – Access Services

Wichita; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work study opportunities

Job summary

WSU Libraries in Wichita, KS is seeking a student assistant to support Circulation, Stacks, and Interlibrary Loan with on-site duties. The role is part-time and up to 20 hours per week, with morning and weekend availability while enrolled at Wichita State University.

Responsibilities include customer service, checking materials in/out, shelving, and assisting with catalog tasks and room bookings. This is a great chance to gain hands-on library experience in a campus setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at Wichita State University.
• Morning (7am–1pm) and weekend availability.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with library systems.

Responsibilities

• Circulation: Checking materials in and out, renewals, holds.
• Interlibrary Loan: Retrieve, package, and deliver materials for ILL; scan articles.
• Stacks: Maintain shelves, search for missing items, inventory control.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Enrolled at Wichita State University (6+ credits)

Job description

Department
WSU Libraries

Campus Location
Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type
Part Time

Pay
$10/hr

Work Schedule; work is performed on-site and in person.
up to 20 hours a week depending on availability.

• Flexible schedule. Can include evenings, weekends and some daytime.

Export Compliance Requirement
No export control requirement.

Job Story
WSU Libraries is seeking a student assistant with morning and weekend availability, to provide services offered within Access services, gaining experience in multiple areas of the library, including Circulation, Stacks, and Interlibrary Loan.

Job Summary
A student assistant will carry out administrative and technical tasks requested by a supervisor. Depending on the area the student assistant is employed in, they may assist and mentor other students or provide support throughout the campus in various forms.

Job Duties

Circulation

• Checking library materials in and out, renewing them and placing holds on them
• Answering basic questions about the library, its policies and services, and campus directions
• Assisting library users with room bookings, locating items, etc.

Interlibrary Loan

• Retrieving materials from the stacks and packaging them for shipping for Interlibrary Loan
• Scan print articles and chapters on overhead book scanner and deliver electronically to patrons

Stacks

• Searching for lost/missing library materials
• Responsible for service, maintenance, and knowledge of WSU Library stacks
• Assists with inventory control of the physical collection to include performing maintenance within the stacks

All Areas

• Demonstrating basic customer service skills
• Gathering statistics for projects as requested by the staff
• Must become adept with office equipment, including copier, scanner, and computer
• Become familiar with our library catalog and journal databases
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education
High School diploma or equivalent. Enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours at Wichita State University.

Additional Requirements

• Morning (preferably 7am - 1pm) and weekend availability
• Enrolled at WSU
• Good communication skills
• Able to follow written and oral instructions
• Basic computer skills
• Duties include: squatting, bending, lifting between 5 and 50 pounds, and other physical work

Required Experience
This is specific to each position and department. See additional requirements and preferences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer service experience
• Library experience

Additional Information
Work study students are encouraged to apply.

Physical Requirements
Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.