Access Services Graduate Assistant

Department

WSU Libraries

Campus Location

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type

Part Time

Pay

$9/hr, $2,880/semester

Work Schedule

20 hours a week. Will include evenings, some weekends.

Export Compliance Requirement

No export control requirement.

Job Story

The Access Services team of Ablah Library directly engages the campus community. We help students, faculty, and staff access equipment, learning materials, and entertainment.

Job Summary

A Graduate Staff Assistant (GSA) assistants university service and academic units in either non-teaching or non-research activities. Specific duties of the GSA vary widely, depending on the administrative or academic unit to which they are assigned, but should be at a level to make use of their education and abilities.

Job Duties

Responsible for service to library users at the Circulation and Reserve Desks. Those services include:

• Circulation of library books and other materials such as DVDs, textbooks, and equipment
• Answer basic questions about the library, its policies and services
• Answer basic questions about the campus
• Assist library patrons with location of materials
• Assist patrons with computers and scanners
• Assist patrons with microform readers and calculate fees for microform services
• Search for lost/missing library materials
• Assist in the processing of reserve materials (i.e., collecting books, word processing, adding and updating information on the computer)
• Interpret policies and procedures for student assistants
• Register new community user patrons and make Shocker Cards for them
• Explain the information listed in the online catalog for patrons as needed
• Gather statistics for projects as requested by the staff
• Coordinate and finalize opening and/or closing procedures
• Help shelve books, DVDs, and other materials when necessary
• Work with staff to ensure the smooth functioning of Circulation and Reserve Department activities
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education

Bachelor's degree

Additional Requirements

• Enrolled in WSU Graduate School
• Good communication skills
• Graduate Assistants share the evening and weekend shifts. Applicant must be available at least two closing shifts during the week and one weekend day
• Able to follow written and oral instructions
• Typing proficiency
• Basic cash handling skills
• Basic computer skills

Required Experience

To be eligible for an assistantship, students must be admitted to a degree program in either full or conditional standing. Students admitted on probation or placed on academic probation following admission may be eligible for assistantship awards under certain circumstances.

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer service experience
• Library experience (especially with Library of Congress classification systems)
• Leadership experience

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.