Library Circulation Assistant Summer Employment

Opening, afternoon, and evening shifts available at the library’s main desk. Circulation Assistants are responsible for providing excellent customer service at the main desk in person and via email and phone. Responsibilities include checking library materials in and out, processing interlibrary loan requests, shelving, organizing, cleaning, data entry and other clerical duties as assigned. Students will gain insider knowledge regarding research strategy, study room sign up, and interlibrary loan.

 

Students will learn time management and responsibility, critical thinking/problem solving skills, balancing priorities, interpersonal communication, customer service, working with people from diverse backgrounds, working as a part of a team, and developing professional relationships.

 

Applicants should have communication skills (written and verbal), be positive and respectful in working with diverse populations, understanding of Microsoft Office, commitment to customer service, and able to handle multiple assignments. Shifts will be scheduled between 8am – 8pm Monday – Thursday, and 8am – 5pm Friday.

 

(1) Apply at: https://www.viterbo.edu/sites/default/files/2022-04/Library%20-%20Student%20Employment%20Application%20for%20Library.docx

(2) Fill out the electronic Employment Application Form https://www.viterbo.edu/financial-aid/student-employment. Hiring department should complete their part of student application. The site supervisor returns completed application form to Financial Aid. YOU ARE NOT HIRED UNTIL THIS FORM IS COMPLETE!