Part-time Life Sciences And Subject Libraries Support Staff

Penn State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
On-site
Reference assistance
Circulation of reference items
Maintenance of library appearance
Penn State University is seeking part-time support staff for its Life Sciences Library to assist with reference desk operations and public services. Ideal candidates should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a preference for those with a background in life sciences

Job Summary

  • University Libraries-University Park Life Sciences Library seeks motivated and responsible individuals to provide reference desk and public services assistance.
  • Responsibilities may include reference assistance, circulation, maintenance of library appearance, enforcement of policies, data collection, shelving, and shelf reading.
  • This position requires the ability to be able to move throughout our library during the course of a shift and will require some evening and weekend shifts.

Matching Summary

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Penn State University is seeking part-time support staff for its Life Sciences Library to assist with reference desk operations and public services. Ideal candidates should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a preference for those with a background in life sciences.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Reference assistance
  • Circulation of reference items
  • Maintenance of library appearance
  • Enforcement of University policies
  • Collection of assessment data
  • Shelving and filing materials
  • Shelf reading/scanning collections

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong computer skills
  • Background in life sciences

Key Requirements

  • Ability to move throughout the library
  • Availability for evening and weekend shifts
  • Willingness to pick up open shifts

Work Rights

Not specified

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