Library Student Assistant Job at Western University of Health Sciences in Califo

As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.

At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.

Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.

Position Title

Library Student Assistant

Position Control Number

998843

Type of Position

Temporary/Contract

Department

5401-Library

Campus

Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

Position Location

California

Job Summary

Provides support at the Circulation desk may include answering directional and informational questions; answering telephones; assisting library patrons by checking materials in/out, collecting payments for fines and fees, renewing materials, placing holds, adding money to student printing accounts, processing fax requests, processing incoming/outgoing mail, making study room reservations, and printing ID badges.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Good computer skills necessary to set up document formats such as Microsoft Word/Excel and other software programs required by the position.
2. Experience with general office equipment including fax, copy machine, cash register and telephone.
3. Good mathematical, verbal and written communication skills; good customer service skills are essential.
4. Ability to complete assignments and tasks with high accuracy.
5. Knowledge of library procedures helpful.

Required Qualifications

Education: High school diploma, and any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must meet all FWS eligibility criteria.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: 6 months or more library experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist customers at the front desk by answering inquiries; checking books out/in; renewing materials; placing holds; collecting fines and fees; making study room reservations and processing incoming/outgoing mail.
2. Shelve and shift materials accurately within the National Library of Medicine classification system.
3. Inventory/shelf-read areas of the collection to ensure accuracy.
4. Assist customers with the print management system and the use of equipment such as copier and printers.
5. General office duties such as photocopying documents, filing, faxing and data entry.
6. Search collections for library materials that may be missing, lost and “claims returned” items.
7. May perform book processing to prepare books for shelving and book repair.
8. Assist patrons with locating call numbers and items through a familiarity with the layout of the library and its collections and services.
9. Participate in the opening and closing of the library under the guidance of library staff.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

Position includes evenings and weekends.

Expected Pay Scale

Minimum: $17.51 Hourly
Maximum: $17.51 Hourly

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Describe Work Environment

Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate.

Posting Information

Posting Number: FWS00430
Posting Date: 04/01/2025
Close Date: Open Until Filled

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation #1
• Letter of Recommendation #2
• Letter of Recommendation #3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you willing to work evenings and/or weekends?
  • Yes
  • No