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Purdue University

Student - Library Student Assistant

Purdue University, Hammond, Indiana, United States, 46320


Job Summary

MUST be an Undergraduate student at PNW enrolled in at least 6 credit hours

Please send Fall 2024 Class schedule for consideration

Library Student Assistants will provide excellent customer service to our patrons at the Library's Public Services Desk. They will assist students, faculty, staff and community borrowers in the operation of equipment, directional information and location of programs in the library.

Desired Skills

Excellent verbal communication skillsAttention to detailMust be able to demonstrate good judgement skills such as patiently seeking to understand customer's issue and/or situation with proper follow-up and communication of status update to supervisors in their absencePositive presenceCourtesy and tact with publicBasic knowledge of Windows operating systemMust be flexible and adaptable (shift may vary, weekend and evening hours required)Responsibilities

Serve as first point of contact at the front deskExplain and apply library regulations and policiesOpen and close library as scheduled and at times without supervisionMust be flexible and adaptable (shifts vary, weekend and evening hours required)Shelve, and shift library materialsShelf read, dust, and straighten the shelvesKeep desks, tables, and shelves clear of debrisResponsibilities cont'd

Troubleshoot and service

ComputersPrintersSimple scan MachinesPhotocopiersMicroform machines

Assist users with

Simple research questionsCheck library materials in/outPlace hold for library materialsUsing PurdueBorrow

Perform a daily check on computers in the library to ensure all are functioning properlyClean Monitors and keyboards

Maintain a secure and safe library facilityCheck database and online journal links on library pages for errorsReceive donations

Check the catalog for already owned and potentials for replacements due to wear and tear

Core Competencies

Must be able to demonstrate good judgment skills such as patiently seeking to understand customer's issues and/or situations with proper follow-up, and communication of status updates to supervisors in their absenceIdentify and escalate issues requiring urgent or immediate attentionDesign and put up new bulletins boards (WV)Help with CSC questions; password resets and simple fixes (WV)

Education

PNW Undergraduate Student

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt