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Southwestern Michigan College

Library Clerk

Dowagiac, MI · On-site

$13.73/hr

Past library work and/or experience using office equipment Other Information Essential Duties and ... the summer semester. All student employees must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 to be ...

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Student Library Assistant

Student Library Assistant

Doane University

Crete, NE • On-site

$15/hr

Part-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Student Library Assistant
Department
Learning Technology and Library Services
Job Location
Crete, NE (68333)
Supervisor
Melissa Morris-Wichman
Director of Learning Technology and Library Services
Purpose of Job
This is a part-time position to help the library finish a reorganization project
General Description and Duties
Tasks:
  • Remove books from shelving and replace them on different shelves.
  • Clean shelves and notify professional staff of damaged shelving and items.
  • Move large amounts of books from one area of the library to another.
  • Keep materials in order and correct placement of items as necessary.

Schedule: Proposed schedule is 4 hours per day; Monday, Wednesday, Friday, but different schedules can be discussed with a max of 15 hours per week.
Special Skills or Knowledge Required
Ability to work independently is necessary, and pre-existing knowledge of Library of Congress call numbers is beneficial but not required.
Total Weekly Hours Required
$15/hour, Maximum 15 hours per week
Physical Demands
Work includes frequent lifting, bending, and reaching over the entire shift.
Exposure to small amounts of dust is expected.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
STU165
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Review Start Date
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Hours are available this summer - apply now!
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://doane.peopleadmin.com/postings/2696

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