Learning Commons Student Worker, Simmons College Library, Boston, MA
Posted November 17, 2014
Work Schedule: 10-15 hours per week as required (usually including mornings, evenings, and weekends)
Pay Rate: $12/hour
**Please note, this position is open to current SLIS students only. See qualifications below for more details. This position provides reference and circulation services to members of the Simmons community during morning, evening, and weekend hours.
Responsibilities:
- Provides reference services using both print and electronic resources in person, by phone, and via email and chat, to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, and guests of the College
- Provides circulation services and performs Library opening and closing duties with the assistance of the Circulation Student Worker
- Prepares and updates research guides
- Assists in the creation of physical and virtual displays of items from the Library’s collection
- Shelf-reads and shelves reference materials to maintain the organization of the reference collection
- Assists patrons with equipment such as computers, printers (multi-function devices), and closed-circuit television
- Performs other duties or projects as needed
Qualifications:
Required:
- Current enrollment in the Simmons SLIS program
- Completion of LIS-407: Reference/Information Services
- A commitment to providing excellent customer service
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to Allison Estell at [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately.