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Volunteer Opportunity - Info Desk Specialist - California University of Science and Medicine Information Commons (Library)

  • 1.  Volunteer Opportunity - Info Desk Specialist - California University of Science and Medicine Information Commons (Library)

    Posted Jun 13, 2022 05:45 PM
    California University of Science and Medicine in Colton, California is seeking a part-time volunteer to provide general support to Info Commons visitors. The position is ideal for someone planning to retire or a student considering a career in health sciences librarianship. We are willing to consider more than one volunteer, if needed, to support the needs of the university.  Please see the description below for more details. If interested, please contact: infocommons@cusm.org.

    Information Commons/Info Desk Specialist

    Part time/15-20 hours per week

    Non-Exempt

    Compensation: unpaid or college credit

     Items Used

    Computers, typical office equipment, library resources and systems, classroom technology, mobile devices

    Position purpose

    As a member of the Info Commons team, assists in daily operations including organizing materials, implementing policies and procedures, and performing basic collection development activities

    Library Operations                                                                                                                                                         

    Supports short and long-range performance goals and outcomes for the library

     Supports technical service delivery and participates in collection development, cataloging, library system troubleshooting, and interlibrary loan request fulfillments

     Contributes to data gathering and data management for analytical purposes. Responsible for accurately reporting metrics of library related initiatives and activities to measure outcomes for improvement

     Represents the university library and its operations to all internal and external constituents while modeling and promoting organizational mission, values, and goals

     Minimum Requirements

    Demonstrated interest in library reference, collection development, information literacy, and/or technical services, processes, and procedures as evident in formal coursework or previous work experience

     Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision along with providing excellent customer service skills and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

     



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    Deborah Farber
    Health Sciences Librarian
    California University of Science and Medicine
    She/Her/Hers
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