Hybrid Library Student Assistant presso Sweet Briar College

Description

Job Title: Library Student Assistant

Classification: Student

Reports To: Circulation Supervisor

Job Summary/Objective: The Library Assistant serves as the front-line of the Circulation Department. They would assist, students, faculty and staff, and other patrons with all library needs.

Sweet Briar is a liberal arts college for women with a long history of forging female leaders. Sweet Briar College is repeatedly named by the US News and World Report as one of the most innovative liberal arts colleges in the nation. Sweet Briar College is growing rapidly, attracting students who are drawn to it for its excellent liberal arts program, coupled with distinctive programs in women leadership, engineering, sustainability, arts and its legendary equestrian program. Its finances are robust, and validated by balanced budget and positive bond ratings.

Located in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains approximately 12 miles north of Lynchburg and 54 miles south of Charlottesville. Its campus is one of the nation’s most spectacular, replete with nature sanctuaries, lakes, forests, trails, and most recently, vineyards, apiary and greenhouses.

The College boasts a modern core curriculum focused on women's leadership in the 21st century and undergraduate programs in the arts, sciences and humanities, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching. It is one of only two women’s colleges in the United States with an ABET-accredited engineering degree. The women’s leadership core curriculum is innovative and energizing.

When students graduate, they are persuasive communicators who know how to think on their feet and bring people together. No matter what they study or where they go, Sweet Briar women are prepared to lead. The campus community is a family of faculty, staff, coaches, and alumnae who support and encourage students and each other. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, students lead research, ask questions and forge supportive relationships with faculty that can last for decades.

Position Type/Expected Work Hours: Part-time, hours vary. Generally 8-10 hours per week depending on student availability.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Essential Responsibilities: This is a customer service heavy position. Daily activities include checking items in and out, assisting patrons with basic questions, routing advanced questions to the librarian, desk cleaning, and locating items on the shelf, shelving returned items, and special projects as assigned. Library Assistants are also responsible for maintaining patron privacy as well as uphold all library policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must have basic typing/computing skills as well as excellent customer service.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with coworkers and library patrons.
• Must be able to professionally handle dispute resolution and infraction reporting.
• Must be able to learn the Library of Congress classification system and WMS system.
• Must have an attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous library or customer service experience preferred.

Work Environment: This is an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting. Daily bending, squatting, and lifting are also called for.

Physical Demands: Lifting up to 20 lbs and pushing carts of books weighing approximately 100 lbs

Travel: None

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sweet Briar College is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences and ideas who would increase the diversity of the College.