Law Library Circulation Desk Assistant

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Supervisory Organization :

Law Library Circulation Desk (Lara Elliott)

Department :

5420 Non Work Study, Boley Library - Law

Dates of employment :

2024-06-17

JOB PURPOSE :

Law Library Circulation Desk Assistants are essential members of the Circulation and Resource Sharing team. Our student staff help to create and maintain a welcoming atmosphere by greeting everyone who enters the Law Library and by providing helpful friendly service to every patron who approaches the desk.

PREREQUISITES FOR ELIGIBILITY :

Resume, uploaded

Cover letter, uploaded.

Currently enrolled Lewis & Clark student in good standing and / or enrolled for Fall 2024

Must be available to work evenings and weekends, including during reading and final exams periods. If possible, please include your summer availability in your cover letter.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Law Library Circulation Desk Assistant is responsible for opening and closing the Law Library, assisting with the operations of the Circulation Desk and maintaining the integrity of the Law Library collection.

Specific duties include :

Opening and closing the Law Library

Greeting visitors as they enter and exit the library

Checking materials in and out

Communicating with patrons about library policies and procedures

Answering general informational questions from patrons, both in person and over the telephone

Referring patron questions to a supervisor or Reference Librarians as appropriate

Collecting and recording patron fines and fees

Re-shelving materials and shelf reading

Assisting staff with set up and tear down of library displays

Scanning, copying, and performing other resource sharing activities as necessary

Assisting patrons with use of the copier, scanner, microform reader, and online catalog

Collecting and distributing campus mail

Pick up and delivery of interlibrary loan materials to / from Watzek Library (select shifts only)

Other duties as assigned

RESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS DIVERSITY :

Ability to honor and work with all identities and individuals, particularly those who are underrepresented in the country and / or at Lewis & Clark College.

SCHEDULE :

Work hours are variable and dependent on a student’s class schedule. Shifts are available in 1+ hour increments from 7 : 45 a.

m. 10 : 00 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 7 : 45 a.m. 8 : 00 p.m. Fridays; 9 : 45 a.m. 7 : 00 p.m. Saturdays; 9 : 45 a.m. 10 : 00 p.

m. Sundays during the academic year. Available shifts during Summer Sessions I and II, Interim, Holidays, Reading and Final Exams periods will vary.

At the time of hiring (June 2024), we are in need of coverage for the following shifts :

Mondays from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Fridays from 8 : 45 a.m. - 1 p.m.

More shift coverage will be available starting in August, and throughout the upcoming academic year.

RATE OF PAY :

$15.45 / hr (increasing to $15.95 in July 2024)

WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT :

No Work Study Requirement

Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission.

We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies.

Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators.

Reasonable Accommodation

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.

Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Eligibility to Work

In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment.

Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.