Student Job Descriptions

Circulation front desk assistants are responsible for checking in and out books and reserve materials to patrons at the public service desk. They also charge and collect overdue fines, provide library information to patrons, answer the telephone, sell photocopy cards, sign out group study rooms, instruct patrons in the use of the photocopy/reader/printer equipment. There is light cleaning and shelving during periods of low patron activity. Other duties and special projects will be assigned as needed. This position requires constant public contact. Students hired as front desk assistants must enjoy working with the public, be able to accurately type 35 wpm and be willing to accommodate varied and/or flexible scheduling. Training includes instruction in the Library of Congress shelving system and the integrated library computer system.

Periodical student assistants are responsible for shelving and maintaining the periodical collection, including magazines, newspapers and microforms. They record shelving statistics, instruct patrons on the use of microform equipment and help them locate periodical titles. Other duties assigned as needed. This position requires some public contact. Students must know the alphabetical/numeric filing system, be able to work independently, and be willing to accommodate varied and/or flexible scheduling. There is light cleaning.

Bookshelvers are responsible for shelving books into the library stacks and maintaining these stacks by shelf reading (making sure books are in Library of Congress order). Bookshelvers straighten books, shift books to accommodate volumes comfortably and occasionally help patrons find a particular subject area of the library. Other duties assigned as needed. This position involves some public contact. Students hired for this position must have the ability to do detail work, be able to work independently, and be willing to accommodate varied and/or flexible scheduling. Bookshelvers will be trained to shelve books using the Library of Congress shelving system. Accuracy is a must! There is light cleaning.

This assistant will work with the Music A/V Coordinator to maintain library facilities in a pristine condition. The morning cleaning assistants are responsible for light cleaning of study rooms, desks, study carrels, tables, and bookshelves. Light vacuuming and some furniture rearrangement required. This assistant will gather and return library materials to their correct positions. Must be able to move furniture and work independently.

The IC Assistants facilitate the effective use of technology in the Library's Information Commons. They help students further their educational experience by assisting them in the use of technology. This covers a wide range of skills and responsibilities that are delivered with the highest level of service.

IC Assistants resolve any of the basic technical problems that might arise in the use of any and all equipment available in the IC. This includes troubleshooting computers, print stations, scanners, and any other applicable equipment.

IC Assistants are also responsible for maintaining all library policies and procedures. This includes making sure that the general environment of the IC is conducive to learning. This means ensuring that only Pacific students, faculty, and staff use the IC and that it is kept clean and orderly.

In addition, the IC Assistants set appropriate examples for behavior in the IC at all times. They are representatives of the professional work environment of the library and may come in contact with patrons ranging from the university President and potential donors to faculty and community members. A willingness to provide quality service to all of these groups is required.

Media Studio Assistants help library patrons complete creative projects in the library's multimedia studio. They expand on the role of the IC Assistant to provide Pacific students, staff, and faculty with assistance using multimedia design software and technology.

Applicants should have familiarity with:

• Common image editing tasks in a standard image application such as Photoshop or Fireworks
• Basic web-page creation and understanding of file paths using Dreamweaver or GoLive
• Student web publishing space using web-docs
• Different types of audio files (mp3 vs. wav, for example) and basic editing of them with Audacity or similar software
• Video editing and DVD creation using iMovie, Vegas, or Premiere Elements, etc.