Penn State University Libraries - Staff Assistant, Commons Services

POSITION #:  LEND33
JOB TITLE:  Staff Assistant
LOCATION:  Commons Services Desk
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  January 3, 2013

DUTIES & REQUIREMENTS:

Process library materials and staff library service desk in the Tombros-McWhirter Knowledge Commons in Pattee Library. Responsibilities include opening mail, processing returns, holds and course reserves, and sorting and shelving materials. Service desk responsibilities include checking-out library materials, assisting library users in use of facility and resources, and may include assisting staff in opening and closing facility. Physical demands include lifting and moving boxes of material, moving loaded library carts, and handling books and other materials. Position requires dependability, flexibility, and dedication to providing quality service to library users. Previous library or public service experience preferred.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

This is not a complete description of the job.

WORK DAYS/WORK HOURS: Shifts can range between the following days/times:

Overnight:

Monday – Friday 12:00 a.m. (midnight) – 8:00 a.m.

NOTE: The Commons Services Desk is part of the Pattee/Paterno Libraries 24 hour/5 days Extended Hours facility. There are also weekly subbing opportunities available for wage staff

NUMBER OF VACANCIES:1-2

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