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• Attends to the circulation desk while performing functions such as: checking library materials in and out, maintaining patron and item records, routing library materials, and answering directional and circulation policy questions and inquiries.
• Assists in maintaining the desk and its responsibilities, including answering the phone, directing patrons to library resources and services, and shelf reading ranges of library materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Required

• Open only to IU students who have accepted a federal work-study award

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to learn Library of Congress call number classification
• Strong phone skills
• Must be able to show up on time and be reliable

Preferred

• Outstanding customer service skills for working with people in a courteous manner

This position requires the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time; bend, stretch, stoop, and climb. This position also requires the ability to lift, push and pull up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Herman B Wells Library

Bloomington, Indiana

3-5 hours weekdays and weekends, day and night shifts available during library open hours. May work at additional library sites and branches on campus.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Work Study Undergrad

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