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Student Employment Opportunities in the Foley Center Library
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Please send applications and inquiries to:
Elaine Manor
Foley Center Library, Gonzaga University
502 E. Boone
Spokane, WA 99258-0095(509) 313-6533
manor@gonzaga.edu
Below is a list of job descriptions for student workers at the Foley Center Library:
Materials Management Duties: Assists in the ordering, processing, & preservation of library materials. Tasks may include binding, marking and labeling of library materials, filing, searching databases, and entering data into automated systems; processing new material; shelving; shelf reading & collection maintenance. Works on special projects as assigned. Works in an office environment with minimal contact with library patrons.
Qualifications: Computer keyboarding experience. Ability to file in an alphanumerical system. Ability to carefully follow and remember instructions. Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately. General good nature and friendliness required. Ability to lift 30 pounds. Attention to detail. Must work a minimum of 8 hrs per week.
Work hours will be scheduled between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday.
Circulation
Duties: Assists patrons in checking out library materials using automated computer system. Performs shelving and other maintenance duties.
Qualifications: Public service orientation with good interpersonal communication skills. Attention to detail, ability to perform tasks accurately, and keyboarding skills.
Work hours will be scheduled during any hours the library is open (including evenings and weekends).
Interlibrary Loan
Duties: ILL students work with the ILLiad Interlibrary loan database system with functions to include merging documents, maintaining both computer and paper files, sending emails, and printing incoming requests from e-mail and other databases. They also prepare incoming material for delivery to patrons, open mail, package materials for shipping, and retrieve books and journals from the stacks. NO STUDY TIME. Qualifications: Productive attitude, ability to follow directions, attention to detail, legible handwriting, & computer skills preferred.
Work hours will be scheduled between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
THE FOLLOWING JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE COMPUTER LAB AND PERIODICALS SERVICE DESK ARE CROSS-TRAINED (YOU WILL LEARN AND PERFORM BOTH JOBS).
PC Support/Micro computer Lab
Duties: Provides basic support for patrons using the computer lab. Assists patrons with printing, use of the student H-drive and general troubleshooting.
Qualifications: Attention to detail and ability to complete task with minimal supervision. Demonstrates an ability to work well with the public and displays good communication skills. Computer experience preferred.
Work hours may be scheduled any hours the library is open, including evenings & weekends.
Periodicals
Duties: Gives assistance to patrons regarding location of materials and the use of Foley Web page, printers, and microform scanners. Re-shelves periodicals, assists in record keeping and locates items requested through Interlibrary Loan. Also answers directional questions about the library. Other duties include answering the telephone and special tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications: Must be public service oriented; enjoy working with a diverse population, give attention to detail and possess the ability to follow directions. Good communication skills required and computer experience preferred.
Work hours may be scheduled any hours the library is open, including evenings & weekends.
Reference
Duties: Assists patrons in the use of library systems and other equipment. Answers directional questions about the library. Other duties include shelving, shelf reading, and collection maintenance.
Qualifications: Must be service oriented and enjoy working with a diverse public. Excellent reading skills. Computer experience preferred.
Work hours may be scheduled any hours the library is open, including evenings & weekends.
Special Collections
Duties: Assists patrons at the Special Collections Reference Desk. Maintains security and enforces reading room procedures. Performs tasks such as re-shelving materials, processing collections, typing, filing, organizing photo collections, and preserving items.
Qualifications: Ability to work with the public and staff and to enforce policies. Typing and computer skills preferred. Good work habits & attention to detail required.
Work hours will be scheduled between 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. and 1:00p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
WIN (Washington Idaho Network)
Duties: Processes phone, email and fax information for library customer support operations. Enters incoming support requests into helpdesk software program. Sorts and files a variety of confidential documents. Maintains and/or updates information in various software programs. Performs data entry using word processing, database and spreadsheet software. Picks up, delivers, and distributes dept. mail. Packages and sorts materials to be mailed or distributed. Assists WIN team members with special projects as needed.
Qualifications: Customer service and general office experience desired. Oral and written communication skills, including spelling, punctuation, and proofreading. Software experience: Microsoft Office.
Work hours will be scheduled between 11:00 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday - Thursday.