📚 Circulation: Circulation Student Employees

📘 Circulation Desk Overview for Student Employees

Welcome to the Circulation Desk team! As a student employee, you play a vital role in helping the library serve the campus community. Below is a clear outline of your responsibilities and expectations.

✅ Core Duties

• Check In / Check Out Materials
  Use the library system to process books, DVDs, and other items being borrowed or returned.

• Assist Patrons
  Help students, faculty, and staff locate materials, understand borrowing policies, and answer basic questions about library services.

• Manage Holds and Requests
  Process item holds, notify patrons when items are ready, and assist with interlibrary loan requests.

• Shelving and Organization
  Return items to shelves in correct order and help maintain a clean, organized collection.

• Monitor Equipment
  Oversee use of library technology (printers, scanners, computers) and report any issues promptly.

• Maintain Desk Area
  Keep the circulation desk tidy, stocked with supplies, and ready to assist patrons.

🧑‍💼 Professional Expectations

• Arrive on time and be dependable for your scheduled shifts.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with patrons and staff.
• Protect patron privacy and maintain confidentiality of records.
• Follow all library policies and procedures.
• Ask questions when unsure — teamwork and learning are encouraged!