Responsibilities:
Students Assistants provide general and essential assistance in public services and in library collection and materials processing duties. These responsibilities can include:
Significant interaction with the public, including responding to patron queries about library accounts and services and assisting with the location of library resources
Processing and shelving books, periodicals, and media materials
Basic maintenance and awareness of library collection
Providing patron assistance with computing, printing, and scanning stations
Becoming knowledgeable about library policies and being able to effectively enforce them
Carrying out other miscellaneous tasks as assigned, including organizational tasks and light cleaning
Prompt reporting of issues to supervisor or other full-time staff is expected
Student Assistants receive extensive training in job-related areas including but not limited to:
Circulation procedures
Library classification system and shelving
Basic reference and research
Facility opening and closing procedures
Rate of pay: Undergraduate students start at $12.22. Graduate students at $12.65.
Skills and Attributes:
Requires a strong desire to work with the public, together with excellent and attentive interpersonal and professional communication skills
Ability to follow clear and specific direction and prioritize tasks
Self-motivated to independently complete tasks with high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Willingness to continually learn new skills and adapt to changes
Ability to reliably maintain a consistent work schedule throughout each semester
Possess a strong degree of professionalism when communicating with patrons in person, via email, and over the phone
Ability to lift heavy books, push book carts, and shelve materials at various heights is required
Application Requirements:Pleaseinclude your resume and availabilityto work during our hours of operation along with an optional cover letter. Additionally, provide your expected graduation date and indicate whether you are eligible for work study Applicants who cannot commit to a minimum of two full academic semesters will not be considered.
Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity by phone at 216.368.3066 or by email at equity@case.edu Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.
