AY Library Acquisitions and Resource Management Student Worker (WS-ST1)

Job Title: Library Acquisitions & Resource Management Student Worker (WS-ST1)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt) 

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057 

Department Name: St. Olaf Libraries Acquisitions & Resource Management Unit Number (5 digits): 14001 

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization 

Contact Person/Supervisor: Library Acquisitions Associate 

Wage Range: $12.00 - $13.00/hour 

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): To assist library staff with routine, daily library operations, and helping manage St. Olaf Library’s catalogue of resources. 

Transferable Skills: 

● Organization and Attention to Detail 

● Time-Management 

● Creative Thinking and Independent Work 

● Adaptability 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

● Support library work by managing library resources. Accomplished through ensuring visibility, relevance to teaching on campus, and assisting with intake of new materials. 

● Working independently throughout the library to complete projects as assigned.

● Assist patrons as needed 

● Learn to read and understand the Library of Congress Numbering System 

● Responsible for escalating more complex issues to library staff for resolution 

● Assist Library staff with a variety of projects as assigned 

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) 

● Physical ability to stand for up to 1 hour; bend, lift up to 40 pounds, unpack and shelve books, push a loaded book cart, and to read book labels with small font. 

● Basic computer skills; knowledge of spreadsheets a plus 

● Ability to work well independently and as part of a team 

● Must demonstrate good communication skills 

● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Physical and Environmental Factors: This position requires crouching, stooping, twisting/pivoting, reaching overhead, grasping/handling, pushing/pulling, and lifting and carrying objects up to 40 lbs. to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to respiratory factors and proximity hazards, as well as rare exposure to heights or cramped quarters. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation. 

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.