Part Time Research Assistant
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If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources via email at ...@furman.edu or by calling 864-###-####.Job Title:Part Time Research AssistantJob Family:TempFull-Time/Part-Time:Part timeCompensation Grade:TMPPay Type:HourlyDepartment:JM Library-13Job Summary:The Furman University Libraries seek a person to help patrons at the Research Assistance Desk during the evening. Position is up to 20 hours per week Sunday - Wednesday 4-9 or 5-10PM during the spring semester, January-May 2025. Additional hours may be available during peak periods or due to the scheduled absences of other employees.Job Description:Responsibilities:Staff Research Assistance Desk four evenings a week (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday)

• Helps patrons in person at the Research Assistance Desk

• Answers research questions on the phone and through online chat

• Records data regarding interactions

• Refers questions to library faculty as needed

Trains in Circulation policies and procedures to cover for supervisor in that area during mid-evening breakCommunicates with student assistants during shift changesMinimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Knowledge of library operations

• Comfortable using desktop computer, including multiple browsers and Microsoft Word.

• Comfort working with public, customer service orientation

Ability to:

• Work cooperatively and tactfully with co-workers, faculty, staff, patrons, and students.

• Follow written and oral instructions.

• Effectively communicate policies, procedure, requests and information to colleagues, patrons, students, and faculty, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience research assistance in an academic library

• MLIS or MLS degree, or library-related graduate studies

• Experience with SpringShare products (LibGuides, LibAnswers, LibChat, etc.)

Application Procedure:To be considered for this position, applicants must submit the onlin application, along with the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names & Contact Information for 3 References (included in application)

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