Library Service Desk Assistant

Supervisor: Kristian Guenther

Pay: $11.00/hour

Work hours: Opening shifts (7:45-9a), early evening, and weekend availability prioritized. Other hours are available as well. All student employees are required to work 2 weekend hours and at least 1 opening or closing shift per week.

Hours per week: 8-10

Description

Front-line customer service position at the Marquette University Raynor Library Service Desk. It will combine tasks from both the information, circulation, and DSL desk into one position.

Basics of this job are summarized as followed:

  • Provide information and answer directional and basic reference questions for Raynor Library patrons in person, over the phone, or via online Chat 
  • Assist patrons in the use of the Raynor Library webpage and online catalogue for requesting or finding material 
  • Check-in and check-out library materials and equipment (e.g., chargers, anatomical models) 
  • Record patron entry/exit statistics, as well as occasional library patron count surveys 
  • Exercises judgment in interpreting guidelines and in referring users to Raynor Library and Marquette University staff 
  • Proficient understanding of the Library of Congress call number system 
  • Sign in MU visitors and alumni, welcome guided tour groups, and direct all other sponsored patrons to proper library departments 
  • Track patron interaction using a Library database, LibInsights 

Tech support: 

  • Printwise 
  • Printing/copying/scanning 
  • Clearing jams 
  • Adding paper 
  • Stocking cabinets with 50 lb cases of paper 

Other basic tech support:

  • Microsoft Office 
  • Windows and Apple operating systems 
  • Scanning – software options, OCR 
  • File management and storage (USB, etc.) 
  • Course management software (D2L) 
  • Email 
  • WiFi 

Telephone Usage: 

  • Answer the phone in a professional and polite manner 
  • Look up answers online with patron on the line or on hold 
  • Transfer calls to other departments 

Work Days/Times: morning, afternoon, evening & weekend hours may be required, along with either one opening shift (7:45-9a) or closing shift (10-11:45p) per week and at 4 weekend closing shifts per semester (either Friday or Saturday night).  

Qualifications

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills 
  • Commitment to customer service 
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse constituencies 
  • Comfortable troubleshooting technology issues 
  • Good time management skills 
  • Punctual 

Questions

Please direct any questions about this position to Kristian Guenther at kristian.guenther@marquette.edu

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