You must be able to work Sundays, 1-6 p.m.
Reference Service Experience! Excellent Opportunity for SIS Students!
Please respond by Tuesday, September 2 , 2008
Graduate Student Library Assistant
Research Services
Hodges Library
Description:
UT Libraries will be hiring a graduate student from the School of
Information Sciences to work evening hours at the main reference desk of
Hodges Library. For individuals interested in a library career, this is
an excellent opportunity to acquire reference experience and develop
public service skills.
Responsibilities:
The graduate student library assistants will provide the entire range of
reference services at the Hodges Library Research Services and Commons
desks, including instruction to patrons in the use of print and electronic
resources, telephone reference, email reference, our chat reference
service and minor equipment upkeep. They will supervise other student
workers in the 1st floor area from 6 to 9 pm. and weekends.
Qualifications Preferred:
Completion of SIS 530 (Information Access and Retrieval).
Ability to communicate well. Desire to assist the public with information
needs. Experience using the library, including use of the library
catalog, periodical databases, and the Internet. Ability to work evening
hours until midnight.
This position does not include tuition remuneration. The applicant may
not hold other positions, including GA and GTA appointments at the
University of Tennessee.
Hours:
9 -12 hours per week, between 6:00 pm. and 9 pm, at least 2 evenings per
week, Monday through Thursday. More hours could (and will probably) be
available at a later date or when you fill in for another student. Some
flexibility in scheduling during the course of the semester will be
possible.
Starting Pay:
$10 per hour.
Application:
Applicants should send their resume and a brief cover letter via email to:
Alan Wallace
Associate Professor
Education Librarian
Reference Department
John C. Hodges Library
University of Tennessee
Knoxville TN 37996-1000.
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Tel: (865) 974-3675
Fax: (865) 974-9242.
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