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Department:    Library / Serials
Position:    Student Assistant
Positions Available:    1 -2
Duties:    Shelve serials issues & bound serials volumes, Assist patrons at the Serials Public Service Desk, Assist patrons in the use of photocopy & microform equipment, Check in and shelve newspaper issues, Assist in the processing of gift serials, Assist in shifting serials bound volumes, Other duties as assigned.
     
Required skills:    Requires an interest in working with the public, ability to work independently on assigned tasks and a willingness to learn new tasks. Technical training will be provided after hire.
     
Start Date:    Fall 2010
Hours per week:    Flexible
Pay range:    $7.25 min to start
     
Supervisor:    Marcus Dagold
     
Contact Person:    Jill Hunter
Email:    jhunter@umbc.edu
Phone:    410-455-2356
Best time to contact:    Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
     
     
Last modified:    2010-07-30
       
       
       

Department:    Library / Special Collections
Position:    Student Assistant
Positions Available:    1
Duties:    Work at the Special Collections Desk. Greet patrons and provide instruction on how to use Special Collections. 1.Page materials and instruct patrons on how to handle and use materials. 2.Answer the telephone, direct patron inquiries to the proper person, and take messages carefully and accurately. 3.Maintain security of the materials and Special Collections. 4.Instruct patrons on how to use the on-line catalog. 5.Instruct patrons in the use of computer equipment for scanning images. B. Assistance to the Special Collections Staff 1.Assist with photocopying. 2.Assist with archival processing. 3.Shelve books, portfolios and other materials. 4.Other duties as assigned. This position requires the ability to work with the public at the Special Collections Desk, as well as to provide instruction to patrons in the use of the on-line catalog and other computer equipment such as image scanning. In addition, archives processing and clerical support may be assigned for special projects.
     
Required skills:    Knowledge of computers and computer operation. Ability to learn quickly software that may be unfamiliar such as Word Perfect and dbase. Friendly positive manner. In addition, the candidate must have excellent communication skills, and the ability to listen and verbalize carefully in interacting with others. The person must be able to adhere to a schedule. They must also be able to learn Special Collections procedures, and must understand the Library of Congress filing procedures for arrangement of books on shelves.
     
Start Date:    Fall 2010
Hours per week:    10 hours per week
Pay range:    $7.25 min to start
     
Supervisor:    Tom Beck
     
Contact Person:    Jill Hunter
Email:    Jhunter@umbc.edu
Phone:    410-455-2356
Best time to contact:    Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
     
     
Last modified:    2010-07-30
       
       
       

Department:    Library - Circulation
Position:    Student Assistant
Positions Available:    1 - 2
Duties:    Shelve books in strict Library of Congress order. Sort books and arrange book trucks in strict Library of Congress order. Shift and shelf read the collection. Work on Circulation desk. Other duties as assigned.
     
Required skills:    Ability to work without close supervision able to do repetitive work without losing concentration. Must be able to lift books, push loaded book trucks and shelve materials at heights of 0" - 90".
     
Start Date:    Fall 2010
Hours per week:    10 - 15 per week
Pay range:    $7.25 to Start
     
Supervisor:    Genie Vitak
     
Contact Person:    Jill Hunter
Email:    jhunter@umbc.edu
Phone:    410-455-2356
Best time to contact:    Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
     
     
Last modified:    2010-07-30
       
       
       

Department:    Library / Reference
Position:    Student Assistant
Positions Available:    1
Duties:    Reference Desk Support - The assistant will: provide answers to directional questions, offer assistance in basic research strategies, assist others in the use of catalogusmai and various academic databases, collaborate with librarians on difficult queries. Routine Maintenance of Reference Area – the assistant will: gather stray materials, re-shelve materials using appropriate systems of organization, ensure that Reference area is kept in an orderly state, return non-reference materials found in Reference area to appropriate departments, maintain order of Reference and Government Document collections by way of shelf reading. Clerical Tasks - The assistant will: aid in collection management by adding new titles to access databases and excel spreadsheets, sort and distribute mail, provide support by making photocopies, filing, and retrieving documents as requested by reference staff and faculty.
     
Required skills:    The assistant must have basic computer skills, including knowledge of word processing. The assistant must also demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, as well as excellent written and Verbal communication skills. Training will be provided for the layout of the reference room, various classification systems, and other assigned duties. The assistant must have the ability to work with minimal supervision and pay attention to detail. The ability to lift heavy books, push book trucks, and shelve materials at various heights is required. Other duties as assigned may require the student to have a basic understanding of how information is organized, technical competence with computers, databases, word processing and excel spreadsheets.
     
Start Date:    Fall 2010
Hours per week:    10 to 20 hours per week. Work hours are flexible within the time frame of Monday through Friday, 9a.m. to 9p.m.,
Pay range:    $7.25 min to start
     
Supervisor:    Daniel Gallaher
     
Contact Person:    Jill Hunter
Email:    jhunter@umbc.edu
Phone:    410-455-2356
Best time to contact:    Mon- Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
     
     
Last modified:    2010-07-30
       
       
       

Department:    Library / Administrative Offices
Position:    Student Assistant
Positions Available:    1
Duties:    1.Answer telephones and direct callers to the appropriate staff person or unit or take messages. 2.File into both general and student personnel files. 3.Hand-carry items to other UMBC offices. 4.Maintain bulletin boards throughout Library. 5.Process mailing of materials. 6.Photocopy and collate documents, correspondence. 7.Prepare Library weekend schedule using Word Perfect. 8.Carry out basic research, data-gathering, and other special projects. 9.Provide first draft word processing, proofreading. 10. Assist other Library units, as needed. 11. Other duties as assigned.
     
Required skills:    Quick learner. Ability to work with the public in a professional manner and to maintain confidentiality. Some familiarity with computers and word processing desirable. Must be able to work a minimum of 10 hours per week (during Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
     
Start Date:    Fall 2010
Hours per week:    10 hours per week
Pay range:    $7.25 min to start
     
Supervisor:    Jill Hunter / Linda Durkos
     
Contact Person:    Jill Hunter
Email:    jhunter@umbc.edu
Phone:    410-455-2356
Best time to contact:    Mon-Fri-9:00am - 5:00pm
     
     
Last modified:    2010-07-30
       
       
       

Department:    Library
Position:    Student Assistant
Positions Available:    1
Duties:    1.To mend items not acceptable to be circulated. 2.Return completed items to circulation weekly. 3.Bring new items requiring mending to BMS. 4.Transcribe credits of videos and DVDs. 5.Physical processing of DVDs and videos. 6.Physical processing of books with accompanying material. 7.Attach bookplates. 8.Other duties as assigned.
     
Required skills:    Organizational skills and attention to detailed work. Training will be provided.
     
Start Date:    Fall 2010
Hours per week:    10 and 15 hours/week
Pay range:    $7.25 Min to start
     
Supervisor:    Ping Xu
     
Contact Person:    Jill Hunter
Email:    jhunter@umbc.edu
Phone:    410-455-2356
Best time to contact:    Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
     
     
Last modified:    2010-07-30
       
       
       

Department:    Library - Accounting and Receiving
Position:    Student Assistant
Positions Available:    1 - 2
Duties:    Receiving all Library Books, CD's, DVDs according to the Library Receiving procedures. Receiving, distributing and organizing of all Library Office and other supplies. Inventory of supplies. Sorting and distributing Library mail on a daily basis. Processing UPS shipments using UPS software on a daily basis. Taking machine readings from the Library income producing equipment on a weekly basis and all Library photocopy machines and microfilm reader printers on a monthly basis. Checking and doing light troubleshooting on photocopy machines and related equipment.
     
Required skills:    Must be able to pay attention to details. Must have basic skills in Math, and experience with Excel and Microsoft Word. Must have physical strength to lift and move packages weighing up to 40lbs. Must be able to work independently without close supervision.
     
Start Date:    Fall 2010
Hours per week:    12 - 15 Flexible Schedule
Pay range:    $7.25 Starting Rate
     
Supervisor:    Alla Noyvert
     
Contact Person:    Jill Hunter
Email:    jhunter@umbc.edu
Phone:    410-455-2356
Best time to contact:    Mon - Fri. 9:00am - 5:00 pm
     
     
Last modified:    2010-07-30
       
       
       

Department:    Library/ Bibliographic & Metadata Services (Cataloging)
Position:    Student Assistant
Positions Available:    0
Duties:    1.Searching the online catalog to determine whether gift materials are already owned by A.O.K. and other USMAI libraries. 2.Basic copy-cataloging of purchased books and gift books. 3.Some physical activity, such as moving book-trucks through the library and shelving materials in the office. 4.Answering the office telephone and taking messages when necessary. 5.Other duties as assigned.
     
Required skills:    Student workers in this position will need to have excellent organizational skills. They need to be detail-oriented. Familiarity with the library's online system is a plus.
     
Start Date:    Fall 2010
Hours per week:    12 -15 hours a week between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. The scheduling is flexible between those hours.
Pay range:    $7.25 to start
     
Supervisor:    Heather Moss
     
Contact Person:    Jill Hunter
Email:    jhunter@umbc.edu
Phone:    410-455-2356
Best time to contact:    Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5;00pm
     
     
Last modified:    2010-07-30
       
       
       

Department:    Library / Information Technology Services
Position:    Student Assistant
Positions Available:    1
Duties:    1.Keep Library stacks computers in service. 2.Respond to staff requests for computer assistance (e.g., hardware/software problems, moving computers). 3.Configure PC and Macintosh computers before being placed in service or when users change. 4.Assist with departmental administrative projects (e.g., hardware/ software inventory). 5.Assist the Department Head of Information Technology Services and the Coordinator, with additional projects as required. 6.Other duties as assigned.
     
Required skills:    Information Technology student assistants must be thoroughly familiar with personal computer hardware and software issues, comfortable in taking apart and putting back together such equipment. Information Technology Services student assistants must also be mature and able to function effectively in occasionally difficult interpersonal situations. Finally, they must also be able to function with little supervision.
     
Start Date:    Fall 2010
Hours per week:    Min. 10 hours per week
Pay range:    $9.50 Entry Level
     
Supervisor:    Steve Jones
     
Contact Person:    Jill Hunter
Email:    jhunter@umbc.edu
Phone:    410-455-2356
Best time to contact:    Mon - Fri. 9:00am - 5:00pm
     
     
Last modified:    2010-07-30
       
       
       

Department:    Library / Bibliographic and Metadata Services
Position:    Student Assistant
Positions Available:    1
Duties:    1.To mend items not acceptable to be circulated. 2.Return completed items to circulation weekly. 3.Bring new items requiring mending to BMS. 4.Transcribe credits of videos and dvds. 5.Physical processing of dvds and videos. 6.Physical processing of books with accompanying material. 7.Attach bookplates. 8.Other duties as assigned.
     
Required skills:    Organizational skills and attention to detailed work. Training will be provided.
     
Start Date:    Fall 2010
Hours per week:    15 hours per week
Pay range:    $7.25 min wage to start
     
Supervisor:    Ping Xu
     
Contact Person:    Jill Hunter
Email:    jhunter@umbc.edu
Phone:    410-455-2356
Best time to contact:    Mon - Fri 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
     
     
Last modified:    2010-07-30