Student Library Assistant History of Science (Summer)

Student Library Assistants in Bizzell Memorial Library 5th Floor Special Collections provide assistance to patrons using the History of Science Collections, the Bass Business History Collection, the John and Mary Nichols Collections, and the Bizzell Bible Collection. Duties include staffing the Welcome Desk and the Research Desk, greeting visitors, answering telephones, explaining reading room rules, and paging books for patrons. Student employees may also assist with digitization projects, filling interlibrary loan requests, stacks, maintenance, and other duties as assigned. Student employees may be asked to work an occasional evening or Saturday event. 

Required Attachments (No Self-Identifying Photos):

• Resume
• Class Schedule
• Available Hours

Required Education: Must be enrolled in a combination of two terms as a student in good standing at the University of Oklahoma. Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

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  Must attach Spring, Summer and/or Fall 2024 class schedule as applicable..
  

Skills: 

• Basic Computer skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in written and oral English.

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Regular bending, carrying, climbing, lifting, and reaching. 

 Department Preferences:

• Preference will be given to students who are able to work in the position for more than one semester.
• Previous library work experience.
• Comfortable with a variety of software, database applications, and new information technologies.

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