Library Assistant 1 (Work Study) Circulation Department

This position requires work in the library and may not be done remotely.

Library Assistant 1-Cirulation Department

Library Assistant 1, under direct supervision of library staff and help organize library resources and make them available to users, lend and collect books, periodicals, videotapes, and other materials. This Library Assistant 1 position is front-line, public service positions. 

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following.

• Assisting in maintenance of library materials.
• Gathering unused library materials throughout the library.
• Retrieving materials and assisting with customer material requests.
• Checking in and checking out library materials and equipment.
• Providing professional, effective customer service including assisting customers with general/basic reference questions, answering the phone, and responding to basic customer informational and directional questions.
• Performing first-level catalog searching.
• Processing group study room reservations.
• Providing first-line security monitoring and reporting; following all safety and security procedures.
• Assisting with processing shipments.
• Performing light cleaning duties.
• Assisting customers with trouble-shooting low-level computer software problems.
• Performing building-wide head counts.
• Processing library materials for public use.
• Scanning and digitizing materials.
• Assisting with collection maintenance and other library projects.
• Assisting with library signage, displays, and other programming initiatives.
• Performing inventory of library collections.
• Performing other related duties as assigned or required.

This position will report to Christoble Ewegen in the Library.

This position will work a maximum of 19 hours per week based on availability. Depending on the time of year, the Library may operate 7 days a week, and some shifts begin as early as 7:30 a.m. or end as late as midnight.  Currently looking for Friday 5:00 p.m. closing availability.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have excellent customer service and people skills.

Applicants must have a professional demeanor and the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population via phone, in person, or electronic communications.

Applicants must have good computer skills with the ability to type or keyboard and to prepare documents.

Applicants must be reliable, responsive, willing to take direction and follow guidance.

Applicants must demonstrate careful attention to detail.

**Require occasional lifting up to 25 pounds**

**Frequent standing (can accommodate wheel chair w/concessions)  

Student employees are subject to EWU’s employment Policies and Procedures and the EWU Student Code of Conduct. As a student employee, you are expected to adhere to both. Please be advised that violations of the EWU Student Code of Conduct may affect your employment on campus, even if the conduct occurs beyond the scope of your job responsibilities.

All new employees must comply with EWU immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.