Library and Information Services Desk Student Assistant - IE & FWS

Full Time
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Posted
Job description
Posting Number J2160 Position Type Institutional Employment Position Status Part Time College/Division JMU Libraries Department 100114 – Libraries, Student Employment Pay Rate Hourly Specify Range or Amount $12 / hour
Position Summary Information

General Information
JMU Libraries have multiple openings for students to work on the service point desks in Rose Library as Desk Assistants. Available Open Positions are for the Academic Year August 2023 – May 2024! We are accepting applications for FWS and IE.
We are seeking conscientious students who are excited about this valuable learning and working experience. JMU Libraries welcomes candidates who can contribute to the rich mix of skills, voices, life and work experiences, cultures, and perspectives found in our university community ( https://www.jmu.edu/academic-affairs/diversity/index.shtml).
Our mission is to engage with JMU’s diverse communities in their creation and search for knowledge, by providing academic resources, physical and virtual spaces, and educational and research services. Please visit the Libraries’ website ( https://www.lib.jmu.edu/guiding-statements/) to review our statements on aspirational culture, diversity, and other core values.

Duties and Responsibilities
Student assistants participate as part of the Libraries team to ensure timely responses to all library users needs using their customer service skills to assist library users by circulating books, media, and equipment, answering questions at the desks, over the phone, actively participating in ongoing training, assisting with special projects, and providing other services when needed.
Additional duties may include maintaining equipment, shelving and organizing materials and collections, scanning, data entry, and general support for library operations.
Hours per week:
Range from 7 – 15 and will include evenings and weekends.
The libraries are open 7 days a week; therefore, it is important that your hours of availability be included on your application.

Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who can maintain an excellent attitude throughout user interactions, commit to an environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, communicate with supervisors and coworkers in a timely manner, and manage their schedule with regular on-time attendance.

Candidates should exhibit a passion for lifelong learning, be a skilled listener, and have a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Conditions of Employment

Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.


Posting Detail Information

Posting Date
03/23/2023

Beginning Review Date
04/06/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Proposed Starting Date

EEO Statement

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.



Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or disability-svcs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.



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