Student Assistant - Interlibrary Loan

Department
WSU Libraries

Campus Location
Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type
Part Time

Pay
$9.00 per hour

Work Schedule
Daytime hours. Our office is open 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Export Compliance Requirement
No export control requirement.

Job Story
Responsible for assisting Lending and Borrowing staff in the Interlibrary Loan Office.

Job Summary
A student assistant will carry out administrative and technical tasks requested by a supervisor. Depending on the area the student assistant is employed in, they may assist and mentor other students or provide support throughout the campus in various forms.

Job Duties

• Search various locations of the library to locate items for loan to other institutions
• Open mail and sort accordingly
• Strap outgoing books to prepare them for shipment
• Package and label material for shipping. Sort by Courier, USPS, International, and Priority Mail
• Must become adept with office equipment, including copier, scanner, and computer
• Become familiar with our library catalog and journal databases
• Scan print articles on overhead book scanner and deliver electronically to patrons
• Electronically deliver articles that our university subscribes to in electronic format
• Assist staff with basic processing procedures using the Interlibrary Loan software
• Cover the office in absence of staff
• Answer basic Interlibrary Loan questions from library patrons that come into the office
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education

High School diploma or equivalent. Enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours at Wichita State University.

Additional Requirements

• Enrolled at WSU
• Good communication skills
• Able to follow written and oral instructions
• Basic computer skills
• Some lifting, reaching, and bending required

Required Experience

This is specific to each position and department. See additional requirements and preferences.

Additional Information for Posting

Work hours are flexible.

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.