Student Worker, Library Assistant Job at Antioch College in Yellow Springs

You must be a registered Antioch College student to be eligible for this position.

Assist in the functioning of the Olive Kettering Library. Provide patron assistance on library services at the Information Commons desk and help maintain library stacks in the general and periodicals collection.

Dates for the Position: Academic Year

Essential Responsibilities of the Position:

1. Monitors the circulation desk
2. Assists library patrons in locating & checking out library materials
3. Locates and retrieves interlibrary loan materials
4. Assists in the interlibrary loan process
5. Performs other duties associated with the circulation desk
6. Executes library policies & procedures associated with health & safety
7. Executes closing procedures if working the closing shift
8. Shelving books
9. Cleaning shelves and books
10. Performing special projects at the direction of the Library Director

Qualifications:

• Be prompt and dependable
• Strong attention to detail
• Courteous and professional
• Being able to juggle many tasks at one time
• Willingness to learn information retrieval skills
• Must be able to give verbal direction in English as well as read and write English

Required Physical Abilities:

• Must be able to push loaded book carts and shelve books
• Should be able to lift from 10-20 pounds
• Ability to stand or walk frequently
• Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently
• Climb up onto and down from equipment or ladders
• Must be able to stand on your feet for long periods of time

Environmental Considerations:

• Position works extensively in an office environment; seated or standing and utilizing standard office equipment such as networked computers, telephones, copiers, fax machines
• Indoor office environment; heated and cooled institutionally
• Worker may be exposed to dust and/or mildew in damper parts of the library

Work Schedule(s):

• Mon – Fri: 10hrs /morning flex hours
• Mon-Thur: 4PM – 10PM
• Sun 4PM – 10PM [Hours are set but shifts can be determined by workers’ schedules]

Hours per Week: 5 – 10

Weekdays Required: Yes

Weekends Required: Yes

Evenings Required: Yes

Flexible Schedule: Yes

Term Position is Available:

• Fall
• Winter
• Spring
• Winter Living
• Summer Living

Number of Positions Available (per term): 8

Department: Olive Kettering Library

Immediate Supervisor Name: Emily Samborsky
Office: 937-319-0104
Email: esamborsky@antiochcollege.edu

Application Process:
To apply, send email to studentjobs@antiochcollege.edu with the following Application Material. Include the position title in subject line. In the body of the email answer the following questions:

• What is your study/co-op sequence for the academic year?
• What is your Class Schedule?
• What hours are you available to work?
• What year are you?
• Have you worked on campus before?

Submit your resume detailing your work history and relevant experience as an attachment in Word or PDF format.

Antioch College is an equal opportunity employer; the College offers employment, advancement opportunities, and benefits in a harassment-free environment on the basis of merit, qualifications and competency to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation or covered veteran status. Candidates who can contribute to Antioch’s commitment to diversity and its evolving multilingual culture are encouraged to apply.

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