There are no openings for staff positions in the Library at this time.
ADMINISTRATION and ACCOUNTING
A student is needed to provide assistance to the Accounting and Administration Offices of Swem.
Duties: Applicant will assist in paying invoices, maintain accounting files, prepare reports, answering phones, filing and other related duties for Library Administration/Accounting Department.
Qualifications: Familiarity with business practices, demonstrated data entry, demonstrated experience with PC applications including spreadsheets, attention to detail and word processing.
Hours per week: 10
Rate of Pay: $5.85
Number of Positions: 1
Contact: Dean Neff, bdneff@wm.edu, 221-3109, or Deloris Thomas, djthom@wm.edu , 221-3050.
PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT
The Preservation Department is in need of a student assistant to repair library materials. The student will perform mending and repairs to the library collection, produce binding slips, process returned binding, in-house binding, and other tasks as needed. Neatness and ability to work independently is a must. Hours are between 8:00-4:00 Monday thru Friday. No weekends or nights.
Hours per week: 10
Rate of Pay: $5.85
Number of Positions: 1
Contact: Cindy Sadler, cxsadl@wm.edu , 221-1698.
INTERLIBRARY LOAN
Student Assistant positions available in Interlibrary Loans Lending must be available to work Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 - 5:00; no weekends or nights. Set your own schedule. Duties include bringing books down from stacks and branch libraries, updating on computer, and packing books for shipment.
Hours per week: 10-39
Rate of Pay: $5.85
Number of Positions: 1-3
Contact: Christy Arntz, clarnt@wm.edu, 221-3077.
Interlibrary Loan Borrowing is seeking a student to open and distribute mail, process incoming and outgoing ILL requests using ILLIAD, and pack materials for return shipping. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Student must have the ability to pay attention to detail and have experience in using various software products.
Hours per week: 20
Rate of Pay: $5.85
Number of Positions: 1
Contact: Cynthia Mack, cmmack@wm.edu, 221-3089.
e-SWAT TECH HELP ASSISTANT
The Information Commons is seeking students to provide technology support for the library and manage the library iPod project.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in management and operation of the iPod circulation project, including audiobook/film downloads.
Provide maintenance and troubleshooting support for computers, laptops, printers, iPods, microform equipment, photocopiers and scanners. Refill paper, change toner cartridges, clean equipment, straighten IC areas, and restock supplies as needed.
Assist patrons with questions and problems about library technology
Refer unresolved questions and problems to appropriate department or staff.
Document problems and resolutions; help maintain the e-SWAT wiki
Help with special IC-related projects as needed.
Other duties as assigned
Skill Requirements:
Experience using personal computers, Microsoft Office, iPods and iTunes; ability to troubleshoot computer and printer problems; ability to search the library’s online catalog, journal databases, and the Web.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and accurately, to listen to patron questions and concerns, and to respond in a positive, friendly, and helpful manner.Strong skills in organizing work, working independently, and using time productively. Ability to lift and move equipment such as computers and printers.
Hours per week: 10 hours per week (2 hours per day Monday - Friday)
Hourly pay rate: $7.50
Number of Positions: 2
Contact: Information Commons Coordinator at drweis@wm.edu .
CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT
The Circulation Department is in need of students to shelve and sort books and journals, assist patrons, search for missing material, and help with office/clerical work. Hours are flexible (any time the library is open).
Qualifications: Ability to work independently on repetitious tasks, positive attitude, lift 20 pounds, push a full cart of books, reach and stoop to shelve materials, and climb a step stool to reach top shelves. On-the-job training will be provided.
Hours per week: 10-25
Rate of Pay: $5.85
Number of Positions: 10
Contact: Erica Fredericks, fhfred@wm.edu, 221-3081
Content Services is in needed of 2 summer students for Cataloging/Acquisition for 10 hrs per week. The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Student must have the ability to pay attention to detail.
Hours per week: 10
Rate of pay: $5.85
Number of Positions: 2
Contact: Glendora James, gmjame@wm.edu, 221-3105
Be prepared for your job offer. The Financial Aid Office has prepared a list of things you need to bring with you in order to be employed at the college. Check the list at - About Student Employment.
Contact Deloris Thomas at 221-3050 or djthom@wm.edu for additional information.
