Library Circulation Assistant - General (AY 26-27 900039)

Provide front line customer service at the main library circulation desk. Tasks include check in and out of all library materials, equipment and media; constant verbal contact with library patrons including phone inquiries, shelving of library items.

This is a student Level A position paying $14.50 per hour.

Requirements

• Be knowledgeable of library building and functions.
• Provide support to Reserves.
• Foster teamwork and a friendly approachable environment.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and complete tasks with time constraints.
• Become familiar with and utilize all aspects of library circulation computer system.
• Assume responsibility for adhering to schedules and working guidelines.
• Agree to work a minimum of three 2-hour shifts per semester and exam periods.
• Assist Circulation supervisor with other library projects as directed.
• Assist with stacks cleaning during regular shifts.

Qualifications:

• Professional and upbeat manner
• Confident with strong communication skills
• Ability to work nights and weekends

Student Employment Eligibility:

Unless restricted by certain visa status, all students with an active status for the semester are eligible for jobs on campus.

Students on leave or withdrawn are not eligible to work in student employment positions until the semester in which they return. If you are currently withdrawn or on leave you are eligible to be employed in staff positions.

Some may be restricted due to financial aid status. International students (non-resident aliens) may not work off campus unless they have applied for and received work authorization from the United States government. (An F-1 visa does not give work authorization.) Off campus work study positions are available only to U.S. citizens on financial aid with a federal work study component.

Student are not eligible to work remotely from International locations.

Hour Limitations:

All student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours per week in on campus jobs during the academic year (this includes exam periods). The only exception is when there is a full week when school is not in session. Specifically: February recess, Spring recess, and full weeks of December or summer recess. During these time periods only, students can work up to 40 hours per week. International Students: Visa restrictions prohibit international students from exceeding 20 hours of work per academic calendar week.

Benefits

This position is designated as Level A on the Middlebury Undergraduate student wage scale.