Library Student Assistant Position for a Variety of Tasks

6 days ago


Ithaca, New York, United States Ithaca College Full time

About the Job

This position at Ithaca College offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in a library setting.

As a Circulation Desk Student Assistant, you will be responsible for performing various tasks, including checking out and returning materials, processing electronic payments for outstanding fines or fees, placing recalls/holds, utilizing Library systems, and providing a high level of customer service to Library Patrons.

The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills, and working knowledge of personal computers. Experience working at a library or customer service desk is preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity for students to develop their skills in a professional setting and earn $15 per hour.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform routine desk duties, including checking out and returning materials, processing electronic payments, and utilizing Library systems.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to Library Patrons.
  • Accept faculty reserve requests for library books, personal book copies, and photocopies.
  • Search for missing library materials.
  • Assist with organizing and reshelving of library materials.
  • Participate in interlibrary loan activities, including retrieval and scanning of library materials.
  • Advise users regarding library policies or procedures.
  • Provide assistance with basic operation of printers and other technology located within the library.

About Ithaca College

Ithaca College strives to offer experiential learning opportunities through its student employment programming, designing all student positions around a range of transferable skills desired by recruiters across a range of industries.

This job posting is open to students with Federal Work Study (FWS) eligibility.



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