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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
University Libraries-University Park Life Sciences Library seeks motivated and responsible individuals to provide reference desk and public services assistance.
The Life Sciences Library seeks Part-Time Information Resources and Services position staff support, responsibilities may include:
- Reference assistance;
- Circulation of reference items,
- Maintenance of the overall appearance of our library;
- Enforcement of University and Libraries policies;
- Collection of data for various types of assessment;
- Shelve periodicals and file other library reference materials;
- Shelf reading/scanning of collections; and other duties of a similar nature.
- Applicants should have strong interpersonal, communication, and computer skills.
Applicants with a background in any of the life sciences are preferred. This position requires the ability to be able to move throughout our library during the course of a shift. This position will require some evening and weekend shifts as scheduled as well as the availability and willingness to pick up open shifts.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
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EEO IS THE LAW
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About Penn State University
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation. ARL-Penn State supports national security, economic competitiveness, and quality of life through Education; Scientific discovery; Technology demonstration; and Transition to application. As a designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), ARL-Penn State conducts essential research, development, and systems engineering in support of our nations priorities free from conflict of interest or competition with commercial industry.
What you'll do
- The staff will provide reference desk and public services assistance, including circulation of reference items and maintenance of the library's appearance. Additional duties include data collection for assessments and shelving library materials.
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