Library Desk Attendant

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Position Title:

Library Desk Attendant

Job Category:

Student Hourly

Job Profile:

Student Help

Job Summary:

Library Desk Attendants will provide customer service to any and all patrons entering the library. They will be trained in how to search and retrieve library items, as well as learning basic reference and research skills. Opportunities for other projects and learned skill sets may be brought up during the course of their employment.

* Work Study is a requirement for any and all applicants.

Library Desk Attendant -

Basic job duties include:
• Checking out/in materials to/from patrons
• Maintenance of circulation files
• Answering circulation desk phone
• Preparing carts for shelving
• Returning materials to the shelves
• Shelf reading
• Clean/Dust/Maintain various stack areas
• Assist patrons in use of photocopiers, printers, and other in-house equipment
• Open and/or close the library in some instances
• Assist in the training of other student employees

Other tasks assigned may include:

• Processing community borrower applications
• Performing searching procedures for missing/not-on-shelf items
• Assisting with course reserve processing
• Assisting with basic physical labor projects (moving furniture, etc.)
• Assisting with book shifting projects
• Assisting with the repair of library materials (book repairs, media re-casing, etc.)
• Potential to serve on library special-topic committees as needs arise

Library student employees are scheduled on average 10-15 hours per week during the semester. There may be potential for additional hours during open interim and summer sessions.

Library positions may require the ability to push/lift 30+ lbs (shelving books). It may also require dusting and cleaning of shelving areas.

Student scheduling is based upon availability and library open hours.

Current semester library hours are:
• M-R 8:00am - 9:00pm
• F 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Sat 12:00pm - 4:00pm
• Sun CLOSED

Once an application has been noted in Workday, the library will reach out to the applicants for more information and to potentially continue the hiring process.

Library positions are historically highly competitive. If an applicant is not chosen for this fall, please consider applying the next time positions become available.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

Library

Compensation:

$11 per hour.

Required Qualifications:

Applying students MUST receive Work Study in order to be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Freshman or sophomore standing.

How to Apply:

• Please click on the blue hyperlink to the Workday Internal Jobs Site for Students towards the top of the job posting where it says Current Students.

• You will then be directed to login into Workday, please use your Ranger Email and password.

• Search: "Find Jobs for Students"

• Filter by Instuition: UW-Parkside (UWPKS)

• Select this position, then click apply at the top of the page.

• Please upload your resume.

• Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and the position will remain open until filled.

Contact Information:

Heather Spencer, [email protected]

Legal Notices and Important Information 

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)  

  

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.  

 

Reasonable Accommodations 

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability. 

 

Parkside Crime Statistics Report 

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.  

 

Transcript Requirement  

Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire. 

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.