Auburn University · 1 month ago
Student Assistant - Circulation
Auburn, AL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$9/hr - $9/hrAuburn University Libraries is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student for the position of Student Assistant to assist faculty and staff with daily, routine library operations. The role involves providing direct service to library patrons, assisting with library operations, and potentially supervising other student workers.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Provide direct service to library patrons at the Circulation/Mell desk, which includes the checking in/out materials, answering questions, and directing patrons as needed
Assist patrons in using the online catalog, locating materials, and searching for resources
Perform alphanumeric sorting and shelving duties using the Library of Congress classification system
Shelf read, straighten materials, and clear library of browsed library materials
Answer the telephones, answer questions, and transfer calls as needed
Update records and performs general data entry
Assist in the processing and maintenance of course reserves collection
Assist patrons in understanding of fines and fees
Check and delivers mail to staff
Deliver books to offices on campus
Process inventory for RBD book collection using the Shelf Lister program on an iPad
Search/retrieve missing trace requests
Recycle withdrawn material
Collect books from the physical processing area for shelving
Prepare/replace range lists as needed
Forward/backward shifting of books to open up crowded areas on the shelves
Place stickers on items
Possible visits to offsite storage [OLAF]
Run reports
Research financial issues for Patrons
Accept and process payments
Edit patron financial records in Voyager by processing/posting forgives/payments
Educate the public and patrons about library policies to include new community users, borrowing policies, and library fines and fees
Assign and inspect study carrels
Assist with maintenance of the reserves and new books to include processing lists
Deal with building/patron emergencies
Supervise student workers and ensure that daily duties are completed correctly
Call in building maintenance issues
Open and close the building and ensure that all patrons leave the building before closing
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled student at Auburn University
Report for the shift on time
Interest in public service and delivery of quality customer service
Be willing to work as a team member while interacting with faculty, staff, and students
Possess strong interpersonal and communications skills
Exhibit dependability, multi-tasking, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment are imperative in this position
Detail oriented
Job frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, balancing, hearing, handling objects with hands, and occasionally lifting
Benefits
Generous benefits
Educational opportunities
Culture of support and work/life balance
Company
Auburn University
Auburn University is an institute of higher learning that offers undergraduate and graduate courses.
Founded in 1856
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (83)
2023 (79)
2022 (50)
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2020 (35)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25.89MKey Investors
National Safety CouncilDENSO’s North America FoundationNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-10-30Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.89M
Leadership Team
Kelli Shomaker
Sr. V-P for Business and Administration and CFO
Katherine Alldredge
Executive Support Specialist to VP Advancement & Chief Operations and Strategy Officer
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