Penn State University Libraries - Job Descriptions

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Circulation:

• Assist patrons at the circulation desk—charge out books, help patrons locate materials, answer questions, and explain the library lending code to patrons.
• Answer phones.
• Discharge and shelve returned items.
• Assist patrons in the use of computers, copiers, microform, and audiovisual equipment.
• Shelf reading and shifting projects.
• Photocopy and filing duties.
• Assist with special projects as assigned by the supervisor.
• Some lifting and manual dexterity required.

 Periodicals:

• Assist patrons at the periodicals desk—charge out periodicals, help patrons locate materials, answer questions.
• Answer phones.
• Assist patrons in the use of computers, copiers, microform, and audiovisual equipment.
• Check in and shelve returned materials.
• Photocopy and filing duties.
• Assist with special projects as assigned by the supervisor.
• Some lifting and manual dexterity required.

Public Services/Archives and Special Collections:

• Assist patrons in special collections—help patrons locate materials, answer questions.
• Respond to requests by remote users.
• Answer phones.
• Assist with the development of research guides.
• Assist with collection maintenance.
• Photocopy and filing duties.
• Assist with special projects.
• Some lifting and manual dexterity required.