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JBD Library Work-Study: Job Duties

This guide is meant to refresh student workers on the policies and procedures in place for Work Study at the James B. Duke Memorial Library.

Job Duties

Circulation Desk

Circulation Desk Responsibilities

- follow the desk schedule in LibStaffer, be present wherever you are scheduled to work during your shift

- perform the headcount every hour

- shelf-read for at least 15 minutes every shift

- answer the main phone

- aid patrons with basic library questions (for reference questions, send them to the reference desk)

- check items in/out

- work on projects assigned to you by library staff

 

*ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THEIR DAILY ASSIGNED TASKS BEFORE THEY WORK ON OUTSIDE TASKS SUCH AS HOMEWORK OR PERSONAL TASKS*

Reference Desk

Reference Desk Responsibilities

- follow the desk schedule in LibStaffer, be present wherever you are scheduled to work during your shift

- supervise the upstairs area of the library

- shelf-read for at least 15 minutes every shift

- aid patrons with locating materials in the main stacks

- aid patrons with reference and research questions

- work on projects assigned to you by library staff

- ensure no patrons are present on the top floor when closing

 

*ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THEIR DAILY ASSIGNED TASKS BEFORE THEY WORK ON OUTSIDE TASKS SUCH AS HOMEWORK OR PERSONAL TASKS*

Makerspace Staff

Reference Desk Responsibilities

- follow the desk schedule in LibStaffer, be present wherever you are scheduled to work during your shift

- supervise the makerspace on the first floor

- assist patrons during makerspace appointments

- teach classes on 3D printing and technology

- aid library staff with events in the makerspace

- work on projects assigned to you by library staff

- aid library staff with closing tasks and desk shifts as needed

 

*ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THEIR DAILY ASSIGNED TASKS BEFORE THEY WORK ON OUTSIDE TASKS SUCH AS HOMEWORK OR PERSONAL TASKS*

Social Media/Makerspace

Social Media Team Responsibilities

- follow the desk schedule in LibStaffer, be present wherever you are scheduled to work during your shift

- monitor social media feeds and track engagement data

- aid Reshika with our social media pages and create content for events

- work on the Library Newsletter each month

- assist with library events and take photos for content 

- work on projects assigned by library staff

- assist with closing and working desks when needed

 

*ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THEIR DAILY ASSIGNED TASKS BEFORE THEY WORK ON OUTSIDE TASKS SUCH AS HOMEWORK OR PERSONAL TASKS*