Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
Cumberland University - Lebanon, TN
Position Type
Graduate Assistant
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Job Category
Education
Description
Graduate Assistant, Vise Library
Job Details : Level Entry
Job Location Vise Library, Cumberland University
Position Type Graduate Assistant
Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Job Category Education
Supervisor Steve Spann, Library Director
Job scope :
- Vise Library is seeking Graduate Assistants for Academic Year 2024-2025 to help staff the library during evening hours (Vise Library is open evenings late August into early May, excepting school breaks; must be able to work Monday and Tuesday from 5 - 9 pm , and alternate Sundays, 5 - 9 pm)
- Graduate Assistant will at times be working independently, without a library staff member on site
- On-site training is required
General qualifications :
Must be accepted to or enrolled in an approved master's program at Cumberland UniversityMust have a 3.0 or above overall GPAMust be available to work at least two weekday evening shifts and to alternate Sunday evening shifts with other Graduate AssistantPreferred qualifications :
Ability and desire to provide friendly, professional assistance to library patronsAbility to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing - assisting patrons may involve communicating by phone or by email as well as in personBasic familiarity with using online library catalog to locate physical library materials, using a database to locate electronic resources, and use of computers, peripherals, and software such as Microsoft Office Suite; openness to gaining this familiarity through training by other library staff; ability to assist patrons with use of these resourcesReliabilityFlexibilityTasks & Responsibilities :
Monitor library front desk email, responding to inquiries, etc.Answer library front desk phone, providing assistance as neededProvide in-person / telephone / email research assistance, e.g.Help students locate library materials by title or topic using online library catalog
Help students find relevant section of library shelvingGuide students in use of electronic resources such as library catalog and databasesSchedule study / meeting room reservations as requested in person, by phone, or by email, using the library online reservation systemCheck library resources in / out, using the library computerized circulation systemProvide Course Reserve materials (kept behind the front desk) to students upon requestHelp patrons with computers, printers, and microfilm machine if neededMonitor printing station; refill paper or change toner cartridges as needed; refill stapler or paper clip holder; straighten area if neededMonitor art & puzzle activity area; straighten if neededShelve returned library materialsAssist with other library tasks, such as :keeping the library space organized and tidy
submitting IT support requests when neededapplying protective covers to booksWhen working independently :Open library, turning on lights, turning on front desk computers, and otherwise readying space for patron use;
Prepare library for closing : walking through library to inform patrons of impending closure, to note next day's events on room whiteboards, and to straighten library for next day's operations;After closing, walk through library to ensure any free-standing fans or heaters are turned off, room lights are turned off, and exterior doors are locked; record gate count and reset counter.Hours :
20 hours / week for each semester G.A. is enrolled; G.A. will staff library in evening hours, i.e. 5 : 00 - 11 : 30 pm (the library closes at 11 pm, but it frequently takes about half an hour to close after all patrons leave) Monday - Thursday, 5 : 00 - 9 : 00 pm SundayMust be able to prioritize working hours dedicated to the University regardless of any other forms of outside employmentRemuneration :
Full tuition waiver (no stipend, books, or fees)
