Resource Sharing Student Worker (WS-ST1)

Job Title: Resource Sharing Student Worker (WS-ST1)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt) 

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057 If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here: Department Name: Library 

Unit Number (5 digits): 14004 

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization 

Contact Person/Supervisor: Resource Sharing Librarian 

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour 

Description of the Position: Processing borrowing and lending requests for the Resource Sharing office in Rolvaag Library. Resource Sharing is our system of temporarily lending out to or receiving items from other libraries on behalf of patrons. This is a mostly behind-the-scenes position involving hands-on work with library materials as well as computer work. 

Transferable Skills: 

● Technical 

● Problem Solving 

● Organization/Planning 

● Communication 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

● Use our Library Management System to process Resource Sharing requests for both lending and borrowing 

● Search library catalog to determine availability of items 

● Search web to research citations 

● Prepare borrowed items for hold shelf and process their return 

● Package physical items for courier or mail 

● Scan and send electronic documents using Adobe Acrobat and our Library Management System 

● Sort library materials for reshelving 

● Other tasks as assigned 

Qualifications:

Experience: 

● Must be able to use computing technology (hardware and software) 

● Experience working in an office setting is preferred 

Skills: 

● Strong attention to detail 

● Ability to work independently 

● Ability to follow detailed processes and written instructions

● Problem-solving 

● Communication

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires crouching, stooping, twisting/pivoting, climbing/balancing, reaching overhead, grasping/handling, pushing/pulling, lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs., and operating hand tools 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.