Frank S. Dipietro Library

Frank S. DiPietro Library

Franklin Pierce University

Application for Employment

Technical Services Student Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

Student Assistants are expected to:

· Work primarily in the Technical Services office preparing materials for the library collection

· Process books and DVDs by adding labels, barcodes, date due slips, property stamp, book covers, and other specific library markings

· Distribute/sort Library mail

· Receive, process, shelve and organize daily magazines, newspapers, and journals

· Assist with other collection management projects at the direction of Technical Services staff.

Qualifications and Skills required

Student Assistants in Technical Services must be able to work independently in a quiet office. Work must be neat and accurate. Attention to detail is very important. An interest in the library and its functions is helpful. The position requires the ability to organize materials and recognize errors.

If you are confident that you can fulfill these duties and possess these qualities, please complete this application, sign and date it. This application will serve as a preliminary screening of applicants. An interview, quiz and training may also be used before a final decision is made. Return the completed application (2 pages) via email to , by mail to Rachael Lovett, Library Technical Services Assistant, Frank S. DiPietro Library, Franklin Pierce University, 40 University Drive, Rindge, NH 03461, or bring to the main circulation counter in the Library

Technical Services Student Assistant

Application

Name ________________________________ Contact #____________________________

Email________________________________ Major ______________________________

Advisor_____________________________

Anticipated year of graduation_____________ Grade point average ________ (if you are a

Freshman indicate your high school g.p.a.)

Is work-study part of your financial aid package? Yes _____ No_____

Have you ever worked at Franklin Pierce University? Yes _____ No_____

If yes, in which department? __________________Supervisor’s name_______________

Do you currently have another job on campus? Yes _____ No_____

If yes, please list any other jobs and how many hours per week:

Are you a member of a sports team? Yes _____ No _____

Please answer the following questions completely and thoughtfully:

Why do you want to work in the Library Technical Services department?

Please describe any personal characteristics and qualities you have which might be relevant to this position.

Please describe any work experience you have had. Be specific; list name of company, your job title, specific duties & job responsibilities. Please include any reference contact information if you have it.

Please list 3 adjectives that describe you as a student.

Do you have computer experience? Please describe.

_____________________________________ _______________

SIGNATURE DATE

Return the complete application (2 pages) to Rachael Lovett,

[For Library Use: Date received ____/____/____ ; Applicant____________ ]