Public Services Assistant, Special Collections (Suzzallo/Allen Libraries)

Special Collections (Suzzallo/Allen Libraries)

Public Services Assistant

8 March, 2013

20 March, 2013

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$9.19 per hour.

10-12 hours per week.

Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, plus several hours on Monday or Friday.

*Note: hours updated 2013-03-11.

• Retrieves and shelves books, manuscripts, and other materials.
• Photocopies library materials for users and staff according to time and delivery requirements.
• Registers users and checks them out of the unit, providing information about library policies, services, and procedures.
• Provides a front line of security for the Division.
• Cashiering.
• Answering phone lines and directing calls.
• Assisting in the opening and closing of the unit.
• Data entry.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Aptitude for detailed work.
• Able to lift 40 pounds regularly and push heavy carts.
• Willing to work at least three academic quarters, due to extensive training in complex procedures.
• Able to work successfully on their own, and as part of a team.
• Able to work during Autumn/Winter quarter interim period (12/17/2012-1/4/2013).

• Good interpersonal and problem solving skills are important.
• Previous work experience helpful: library, office, retail, service position, etc.

Special Collections houses materials which are in closed stacks areas, so staff members and student employees retrieve materials for patron use. Security is of the utmost importance.

1. Complete a UW Libraries student job application form. To ensure compatibility and consideration, complete the application form using Adobe Reader. Some programs, including versions of Mac Preview, are not fully compatible with PDF forms.
2. Submit the following by uploading them to the Library student employment online dropbox.

• Application form
• Cover Letter
  

Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.