What are the responsibilities and job description for the University of Alaska is hiring: UAS - Library Student Assistant Pool (2024-2025) position at University of Alaska?
UAS is currently seeking applicants for Student Library Assistants! We schedule your desk shifts around your course load. No previous library experience is required - full on-the-job training! This is a great opportunity to work up to 20 hours per week on campus while going to school!
Duties generally are routine in nature and decision-making is limited (e.g., may make routine decisions about assigned work in absence of immediate supervision). Needs to be self-motivated to work independently with intermittent supervision.
Enthusiasm to provide excellent customer service to all : students, faculty, and community members. Communicates clearly and has a friendly, welcoming demeanor. Must have a positive work ethic, be very reliable, and maintain complete confidentiality of patron records. Should be a collaborative problem solver and positive team member. Willingness to provide primary coverage of front circulation desk and flexibility to assist on multiple assigned projects throughout library under various library staff.
Ability to be trained for competency with library circulation software. Capable of learning both the Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal item identification and location systems and use for accurate shelving and retrieval of library materials.
Minimum Qualifications :
Applicants must be enrolled as a UA student taking a minimum of 6 credits per semester with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or a newly enrolled student. No specific prior experience is required – all training will be provided!
Position Details :
This position is located on the University of Alaska campus in Juneau. This is a part-time, Student Assistant 1 position, starting with an hourly rate of $13.11.
Special Instructions to Applicants :
- Please attach a resume, a brief cover letter, and the contact information (email and phone number) for one (1) reference.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer, educational institution, and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Cindy Boesser, Egan Library, Circulation Desk Supervisor, at (cboesser@alaska.edu) or (907)796-6264.
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
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