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Overview 

Student Employees play an essential and important role in the Learning and Research Services (LRS) department. The MSU Library receives more foot traffic than nearly every other building on campus, and the LRS student employees are often the first people our patrons encounter during their visit to the library. Work primarily occurs at the Service Desk in an often fast-paced environment; therefore, patience, flexibility, and excellent customer service skills are required. Given that this role involves working with a variety of full-time library staff members and other part-time students, the ability to work collaboratively is essential. 

Work Schedule 

The library is staffed by student employees during all our operating hours, which offers a variety of shifts to suit various schedules and personalities. Applicants are also expected to be able to work some flexible hours, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, as well as filling in when extra hours are available during finals, special events, or when your student colleagues need to trade shifts due to illness or conflicts. 

Studentsmust work at least 10 hoursto maintain a position at the library and there is a maximum of 18 hours. This is determined by the schedule of the students and the needs of the library. 

Job Responsibilities 

Some of the primary responsibilities will include:  

  • Answering a variety of questions regarding the library and other parts of campus 
  • Checking materials and equipment in and out 
  • Shelving materials, maintaining supplies and servicing the library’s public printers.  

While performing these, and many other duties, our student employees serve as a friendly face by modeling attentive attitudes and going the extra mile to help. 

Requirements 

The successful candidate will: 

  • Have excellent customer service skills, both in person and on the phone. 
  • Pay attention to details. 
  • Have a professional and friendly attitude. 
  • Be dependable. 
  • Have strong written and verbal communication. 
  • Work well in a social and collaborative environment. 
  • Be able to worka minimum of 10 hoursper week.

Pay 

The starting rate for all student employees is $14/hr. 

To Apply 

Please include: 

  1. Resume 
  2. A few sentences explaining why you are interested in the position 
  3. Your schedule/general hours of availability 

Submit resume to: 

jessica.leach@montana.edu