WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE I APPLY?

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WHO WOULD I REPORT TO?

Watzek Circulation Student Employees (Lizzie Aubrey)

WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN?

5400 Federal Work Study, Watzek Library

WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END, IF APPLICABLE?

2025-11-24

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JOB PURPOSE:

Student Circulation Assistants are often the first staff our users encounter when visiting Watzek Library. We rely on this position to offer outstanding service to Lewis & Clark students, staff, faculty, and visitors.

Employees in this position will gain the following skills:

• Providing courteous and attentive service

• Demonstrating initiative and a professional work ethic

• Working as part of a large team to achieve departmental goals

• Communicating effectively with a diverse group of customers, co-workers, and supervisors

• Familiarity with library organizational systems and research skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Checking library materials in and out

• Providing library information and basic research assistance in person, by phone, and by chat

• Referring complex questions to library staff and other campus resources

• Helping patrons use a variety of equipment including computers, printers, and scanners

• Sorting and shelving library materials

• Assisting staff with wide variety of other circulation functions and projects

• Ability to honor and work with all identities and individuals, particularly those who are underrepresented in the country and/or at Lewis & Clark College

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain commitment throughout the academic year

• Great attention to detail

• Experience providing outstanding customer service

• Willing to work weekends and evenings

SCHEDULE:

• Schedule will vary depending on the applicant's availability. During the academic year, the service desk is staffed Monday-Thursday 8AM to midnight, Friday 8AM to 7PM, Saturday 11AM to 7PM, and Sunday 9AM to midnight. All staff are required to work at least one weekend or late night shift per week. Most students work 8-12 hours per week. Most shifts are 2-3 hours in length.

RATE OF PAY:

• Starting pay is $16.30 per hour.

WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT:

• Federal or L&C Work Study required

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

• Please complete an online assessment activity and application form.

• A flexible schedule is a plus. For full consideration, please be as flexible as possible when indicating the hours you are available to work, not just your preferred hours. Please be sure to note times available between classes; some daytime availability is helpful.

PREREQUISITES FOR ELIGIBILITY:

• Resume, uploaded

• Cover letter, uploaded

• Completion of the online assessment activity and application form. All applicants must complete this assessment for consideration.

RESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS DIVERSITY:

• Ability to honor and work with all identities and individuals, particularly those who are underrepresented in the country and/or at Lewis & Clark College.

Career Readiness Competencies Developed in This Role

Three core competencies the student will strengthen in this role include:

• Critical Thinking: Identify and analyze problems, evaluate solutions, and make informed decisions.

• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with others, valuing diverse perspectives and contributing to shared goals.

• Professionalism: Demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and ethical behavior in the workplace.

Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission.  We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws.  The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies.  Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators.

(https://www.lclark.edu/about/title_ix_compliance)

Reasonable Accommodation

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. 

Eligibility to Work
In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.