About the role#
Auburn University Libraries is hiring Student Assistants for the Circulation Unit. This role supports faculty, staff, and students with daily operations. You may work up to 20 hours per week depending on current needs. High-performing students who complete at least one semester may be selected as a Student Lead to manage team duties and building operations.
What you'll do#
- Provide direct service at the Circulation/Mell Desk by checking materials in and out.
- Help patrons use the online catalog and locate resources.
- Sort and shelve materials using the Library of Congress system.
- Conduct shelf reading, clear browsed items, and straighten collections.
- Answer phones and respond to general inquiries.
- Perform data entry and update records.
- Assist with course reserves and new book collections.
- Conduct inventory of the RBD book collection using an iPad.
- Research patron account issues and process payments or fee adjustments.
- Educate the public on library policies.
- Assign and inspect study carrels.
- Student Leads also open and close the building, report maintenance issues, and manage team tasks.
What you'll need#
- Must be an enrolled student at Auburn University.
- You must complete all application questions.
- Provide detailed availability for each day of the week within library operating hours.
- Interest in public service and high-quality customer support.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Dependability, including consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Physical ability to stand, walk, reach, and lift or move items up to 25 pounds.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Auburn, Alabama.
- Work is on-site.
- This is a paid, part-time position with rolling terms.
About Auburn University
Auburn University is a research institution based in Auburn, Alabama. Founded in 1856, the school operates as a land, space, and sea grant university. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees across 15 schools and colleges. The university maintains an enrollment of nearly 30,000 students and employs over 11,000 people.
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