Library Student Assistant Job at The Pennsylvania State University in New Kensin

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State New Kensington is seeking New Kensington student workers to staff the library information desk.

Duties include assisting library patrons with checking out and returning library materials, checking out course reserves and media equipment, answering the phone, helping troubleshoot technology problems, shelving books and other materials, and other duties as assigned. Provide basic research assistance to library patrons by helping them search the library's online catalog. Refer any advanced research and citation questions to librarians.

Candidates must possess excellent customer service and strong communication skills, high levels of reliability and flexibility, and be self-motivated.

This position is on a semester basis. To be considered for this position, applicants must submit an online application, including cover letter and resume.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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In Summary: Duties include assisting library patrons with checking out and returning library materials, checking out course reserves and media equipment, answering the phone, helping troubleshoot technology problems, shelving books and other materials . Candidates must possess excellent customer service and strong communication skills, high levels of reliability and flexibility, and be self-motivated . En Español: INSTRUCCIONES DE APPLICACIÓN: EMPLEO DEL ESTADO PENAL ACTUANTE (facultad, personal, servicio técnico o estudiante), por favor inicie sesión en Workday para completar el proceso interno de solicitud. Por favor no aplique aquí, solicite internamente a través del día laboral. Los candidatos deben poseer un excelente servicio al cliente y fuertes habilidades de comunicación, altos niveles de fiabilidad y flexibilidad, y ser auto-motivados. Este puesto es en una base semestre. Para considerarse para este puesto, los solicitantes deben presentar una solicitud online, incluida la carta de presentación y el currículum. BACKGROUND CHECKS / CLEARANCES El empleo con la universidad requerirá completar exitosamente las verificaciones de antecedentes (s) de acuerdo con las políticas universitarias. CAMPEOUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS De conformidad con la ley Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act y la Ley de Pennsylvania de 1988, Penn State publica un informe combinado sobre seguridad e incendio anual (ASR). Abrazamos la singularidad individual, así como una cultura de pertenencia que apoya iniciativas equitativas, aprovecha los beneficios educativos e institucionales de la inclusión en la sociedad y proporciona oportunidades para el compromiso destinadas a ayudar a todos los miembros de la comunidad a prosperar. Valoramos la pertenencia como una fortaleza central y un elemento esencial de la misión de enseñanza, investigación y servicio de la universidad.