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Student Employment Opportunity: Library Public Services Circulation Assistant

**This position is for current Palmer College of Chiropractic students only.

Function:

The function of the Library Public Services Circulation Assistant work-study position is to support Public Services and assist in all areas of the library.

Organizational Relationship:

Responsible to the Library Technical Assistant and Head Librarian of Public Services in the David D. Palmer Health Sciences Library for successful performance of assigned duties.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Provide excellent customer service and relay any issues or complex questions to library staff

+ Assist library patrons in locating items in the library’s online catalog and within the stacks

+ Perform basic circulation functions with the library computer system. Adhere to and enforce circulation policies and procedures

+ Assist patrons with printing issues and replenish printer supplies as needed

+ Record an hourly head count for library records and tally usage statistics

+ Answer the telephone and provide basic information about library services and resources; transfer calls to other departments as needed

+ Keep the library tidy; pick up and discard any trash found on tables, around machines, and the floor; move furniture back to its original placement

+ Assist with opening and closing procedures

Requirements & Skills:

+ The ideal candidates for this position are detail-oriented, possess excellent customer service skills, and are willing to uphold library policies with faculty, staff, and fellow students.

+ Must have a schedule compatible with the library's hours of operation. Must notify library staff if you are running late for a shift or need time off.

Disclaimer: A student’s length of participation in the Student Employment Program will be from the date of hire until termination either by student, supervisor, or Office of Financial Planning and not to exceed the student’s enrollment at Palmer College of Chiropractic.