Circulation and Course Reserves Assistant (Student) (FWS)

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Summary:

The Circulation and Course Reserves student assistant supports the operations of the Circulation and Course Reserves team at the service point and ensures the organization and maintenance of the University Library’s physical collections, including (but not limited to) books, periodicals, newspapers, media, technology, and lockers.   

 
Responsibilities: 

• Helping users with the check-out, return, and requesting of library resources.

• Maintaining user records and providing users with request status information.

• Educating users on how to use resources such as the catalog and their library accounts.

• Providing preliminary research help using AU Library Search and library databases.

• Monitoring Click & Collect requests and preparing items for pickup.

• Processing item requests for users and other departments, including Course Reserves.

• Opening and closing the Media Classroom and screening rooms.

• Shelving, retrieving, shifting, and transporting books and other materials as requested.

• Keeping collections organized and searching for misplaced and missing items.

• Helping with inventory and collection management projects such as shifting, straightening, and moving items.

• Maintaining consistent, proactive communication with supervisors in person and via Microsoft Teams and email.

• Working on other assorted projects as assigned by supervisors.

• Using a variety of software, including Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Teams, Excel, Word), Springshare products (LibStaffer, LibCal), and library management systems (Alma, ILLiad) 

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work:

• Part-Time.

• 12 hours per week.

• This position is onsite only.

• This position is on a semester-to-semester basis. 

• A summer 2025 Federal Work-Study (FWS) award is required for this position. Employment is contingent upon receiving a FWS award for Summer 2025 and using it for this position.

• Ability to work Summer 2025 through at least the Fall 2025 semester.

• A commitment to work at least 12 hours (with at least 16 hours of availability) per week including one weekend shift.

• Willingness to work morning/late evening hours.

Salary Range:

• $17.50 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• High level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality, including handling sensitive user information and monetary transactions.
• Excellent customer service, collaboration, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, a learning mindset, and the ability to be engaged and prioritize and effectively multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
• Workflows and procedures are often updated, so flexibility is key.
• Ability to lift books and push carts. 

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• American University is an E-Verify employer.

• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

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Contact Us

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