Library Student Assistant

DEPARTMENT: 

Howard University Libraries

JOB FUNCTION: 

Perform supervised stacks maintenance, customer service and clerical duties necessary for the effective operation of Howard University Libraries.  

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

WORK STUDY DUTIES 

• Support librarian projects
• Aid with the preparation and execution library events
• Assist with opening and closing 
• Provide support at the circulation desk, including checking in and out library material 
• Help with stacks maintenance (i.e. shifting, shelf reading, and reshelving) and other duties as assigned  
• Provide customer service 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Computer skills (intermediate) 
• Provide quality customer service 
• Professional attitude and demeanor 
• Basic knowledge of office functions 
• Ability to push, pull, and lift, up to 20lbs 

CORE COMPETENCIES: 

• Dependability- on time, available, punctual 
• Highly effective oral and written communication 
• Attention to detail and task completion 
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious work relations  

DESIRED WORK AVAILABILITY

• Morning, Afternoon and/or Evening

HIRING CONTACT

• Christoher.harper@howard.edu
• Devin.sims@howard.edu
• FWS.jobs@howard.edu