The Music Library accepts applications for Student Library Assistants (SLA) on an ongoing basis. Although we tend to hire new SLAs between semesters or academic years, feel free to submit your application at any time. When we resume actively hiring, we will review all applications submitted in the interim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Position reports to:<\/strong> Daytime Supervisor & Evening Supervisor<\/p>\n\n\n\n Work Schedule:<\/strong> Varies according to class schedule and the needs of the library. Minimum of 10 hours per week and willingness to work at least one night or weekend shift if requested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Purpose<\/strong>: Manage the circulation desk; check-in and check-out materials, shelving, shelf reading, and provide basic patron assistance in locating materials and utilizing library research tools. Take part in various student library projects. When no supervisor is available, student will be required to assist patrons with a greater variety of services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Primary duty is to the circulation desk. Assisting library patrons in checking in and out materials. Referring issues to the supervisor on duty as necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Keep daytime supervisor notified of any missing items; filling out search slips for items found missing, occasionally searching for lost items and assisting patrons in finding misshelved items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Keep day and evening supervisor informed of any damaged books or other binding issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Notifying patrons of any blocks or fines on their account and referring them to staff if they have any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Teaching patrons to search for materials when no supervisor is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Filling interlibrary loan requests and library express requests as requested by the supervisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Assisting library staff in preparing order records as needed by the music librarians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Taking part in a variety of projects that include data entry skills. Song Indexing, Analysis Indexing, Inventories or other various projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Must shelve all books used and returned within the time frame of their shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Shelf reading is assigned at the beginning of each semester; the student worker must complete their assigned area by the end of exam week. This area is also their primary responsibility to keep neat and tidy. Books must be kept straight and it is expected that the student worker straighten their area at least weekly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Summer workers need to assist in the shifting of the entire collection as well as extensive cleaning projects. Involves climbing ladders, moving large numbers of books and dusting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Students who work the weekend shifts will have regular cleaning duties that must be completed during their shift. Notify the supervisor of any allergies that may interfere with cleaning projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Performing any cleaning task assigned by the supervisor. Examples include dusting shelves, straightening books, vacuuming, and cleaning table and desk surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other duties as assigned.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Must be a current UT Student willing to work at least 10 hours per week and at least one night or weekend shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Ability to work well with the public; excellent communication skills, multi-tasking skills, attention to detail; ability to work within a team framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Must be punctual, reliable, and notify supervisors ahead of time if time off is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Demonstrated experience with computers; keyboarding skills. Must be willing to do some data entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Willing to cover other SLA\u2019s shifts when possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Music major, minor, or prior experience in music (high school band, orchestra or choir)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Experience with both Macintosh and Windows-based computers and software including Word and Excel<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Library work experience or library user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If interested in applying for the position, please click here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Duties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Circulation Management<\/strong>: 50%<\/strong> of work<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Data Entry\/Projects: 25% of work<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Shelving and Shelf Reading: 15% or work<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Cleaning: 10%<\/strong> of work<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Qualifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Required<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Preferred<\/h5>\n\n\n\n