Library Student Assistants
Priddy Library is seeking current USG students to join our student employment program. Library Student Assistants are the front line of the library, staffing the library services desk, answering patron questions, and maintaining and organizing the library collection. Hours are dependent on availability and need, and are assigned on a consistent semester-long basis.
 
Student Assistants will cultivate a variety of professional competencies that will assist them in their future careers, such as research, technical, and customer service skills. Professional and personal growth is an expectation of employment at Priddy Library--Student Assistants will engage with development activities such as workshops, trainings, and webinars. Student Assistants will also undergo formal reviews every semester, which will help them improve as employees and gain experience in the evaluation process.
 
All student employees at USG must follow USM health and vaccination mandates, including those pertaining to COVID-19 referenced in the USM Chancellor's statement.
 
Job responsibilities
  • Provide informational, technological, and reference support to patrons in-person, online, and by phone
  • Loan, return, and renew items such as books, DVDs, or equipment
  • Maintain and organize library collection
  • Open and/or close the library
  • Collect and record library usage statistics
  • Complete at least 6 approved professional development activities per semester
  • Help enforce and monitor the library for adherence to library use policies, including temporary, health-based restrictions
Note: This list of primary duties provides a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Student Assistants perform other related duties as assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.
 
Qualifications
  • Must be enrolled in at least one credit-granting class at USG (in-person or online) for Fall 2022
  • Must have an expected graduation date at least one year away, (no sooner than May 2023)
  • Must be available to work 12 to 16 hours a week in Fall 2022
  • Must have customer service skills, ability to respond to patron questions and concerns respectfully and courteously
  • Must have basic computer proficiency and be able to learn library technology and specialized program operation
  • Must be able to operate standard office equipment
  • Must be able to lift, transport, sort, and shelve library materials according to classification
  • Must be able to maintain patron confidentiality under state & federal law
 
Please apply by sending your resume, your expected graduation date, and your work availability for Fall 2022 to shadylib@umd.edu.