Library

Job Classification

Student-Regular

Position summary

• Sort and check-in periodicals for six different accounts, using the specialized library software.
• Pack and ship boxes of periodicals to overseas schools, including creating a detailed packing list, and following the postal regulations regarding customs.
• Maintain / file documents related to shipping.
• Send occasional emails to receiving Librarian at the SAIL-participant schools.
• Other duties in Bibliographic Services as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications summary

• Must be extremely detailed, in order to avoid costly mistakes.
• Must be dependable, and have ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Must have excellent typing and organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to make complex decisions.
• Good communication and customer service skills are a necessity.
• Must be able to lift and move boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be professional in conduct and behavior.

Duties and responsibilities

Job Title Student Assistant, (S.A.I.L.)

Department : Bibliographic Services

Available hours : 8-12

Primary Duties : *Sort and check-in periodicals for six different accounts, using the specialized

library software.

Pack and ship boxes of periodicals to overseas schools, including creating a

detailed packing list, and following the postal regulations regarding customs.

• Maintain / file documents related to shipping.
• Send occasional emails to receiving Librarian at the SAIL-participant schools.
• Other duties in Bibliographic Services as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications : *Must be extremely detailed, in order to avoid costly mistakes

• Must be dependable, and have ability to work with minimum supervision
• Must have excellent typing and organizational skills
• Must have the ability to make complex decisions
• Good communication and customer service skills are a necessity
• Must be able to lift and move boxes weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be professional in conduct and behavior

Supervisor : Nancy Sheppler, Cataloging Specialist

Paulette Johnson, Dean of Libraries

Supervisory responsibilities

None

Qualifications

• Must be dependable, and have ability to work with minimum supervision
• Must have excellent typing and organizational skills
• Must have the ability to make complex decisions
• Good communication and customer service skills are a necessity
• Must be able to lift and move boxes weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be professional in conduct and behavior

Technical competencies

N / A

Interpersonal interactions

Needs ability to work with little supervision, after initial training.

Will interact with supervisor, potentially by email with recipient library staff, and occasionally with the staff at the campus Post Office.

Physical demands

Must be able to lift boxes up to 50 pounds.

Work environment

Office environment.

Last updated : 2024-11-26