Circulation Assistant - Law Library

Student Assistants in the Law Library are responsible for supporting the daily functions and basic services at the Law Library’s Circulation Desk. This includes welcoming patrons to the library, answering basic questions, and helping direct patrons to appropriate resources. The Student Assistant also completes routine collection-related tasks that are repetitive in nature and do not require specialized knowledge prior to hire. 

Sample tasks include, but are not limited to: 

Greeting and orienting users as they enter the Law Library.  

Checking materials out to patrons and processing items returned to the library, including routing books to other departments and libraries.   

Retrieving physical materials from or sorting items onto a hold shelf or library shelf.  

Assisting patrons with publicly accessible computers, printers, print release station, scanner, and self-checkout machines.  

Helping patrons locate materials by call number and provide directional assistance.   

Answering routine inquiries and referring patrons in need of professional assistance to librarians.  

Assisting with opening/closing procedures in the Law Library.   

Working on other collection-related tasks such as stamping, tattle-taping, photocopying, etc. as assigned.