The Library is now hiring for spring semester Work Study positions in Archives/Serials, Cataloging, and at the Main Desk.
Archives/Serials Student Assistant
About the Archives: The archives preserves University materials of historical value and serves as an educational resource for administrative and scholarly research. Materials in the archives include photographs, campus publications such as the student newspaper and yearbooks, student research projects, video, audio, and more.
Archives Job Responsibilities:
- Preparing and writing metadata for digital files.
- Assisting patrons with research.
- Digitizing physical items.
- Cataloging and housing physical items.
About Serials: Serials include academic journals, popular magazines, and newspapers.
Serials Job Responsibilities:
- Processing incoming serials.
- Shelving serials.
- Gathering statistics.
- Conducting inventory.
Shifts: Scheduled between 8:00 am-5:00 pm Monday-Friday
Contact: Jason Skoog, jaskoog@viterbo.edu, 608-796-3262
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Circulation Assistants
Opening, afternoon, and evening shifts are available at the Library's Main Desk. Circulation Assistants are responsible for providing excellent customer service at the Main Desk in person and via e-mail and phone.
Job Responsibilities:
- Checking library materials in and out
- Processing interlibrary loan requests
- Shelving
- Organizing
- Cleaning
- Data entry
- Other clerical duties as assigned
Applicants should have good communication skills (written and verbal), be positive and respectful in working with diverse populations, an understanding of Microsoft Office, commitment to customer service, and the ability to handle multiple assignments.
Shifts: Scheduled between 8:00 am-10:00 pm Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm Friday, and 2:00 pm-10:00 pm Sunday.
Contact: Jessi Leum, jaleum@viterbo.edu, 608-796-3267
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Cataloging Student Assistant
This position’s major responsibilities are the physical processing of new items added to the collection and the maintenance of digital information in the catalog about where those items can be found. Detailed work with computer entry is also part of other duties such as working with missing/withdrawn titles, creating summaries and table of contents, and changing item locations. Helping the Cataloging Librarian with special projects may also be included.
Students will learn time management and responsibility, critical thinking/problem solving skills, balancing priorities, interpersonal communication, Excel, and WMS (WorldShare Management System).
Shifts: Scheduled between 8:00 am-5:00 pm Monday-Friday
Contact: Pam Newberg, pjnewberg@viterbo.edu, 608-796-3265 OR Jessi Leum, jaleum@viterbo.edu, 608-796-3267
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