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Student Employment in the Library

Information about student worker positions in the McGraw-Page Library

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Makerspace Assistants are responsible for daily basic operations of the Makerspace and act as first contact between the space and any patron.

Click here and use the form to apply!

 

Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • High attention to detail.
  • A creative mindset.
  • Openness to learn new skills & software.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Punctuality and responsibility.

 

Skills

  • Understand and explain Makerspace Hours and Policy to patrons.
  • Able to operate and create projects with all Makerspace equipment available.
  • Access to the Makerspace's Media Library.
  • Improved organization, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Improved multimedia and creative skills.

 

Makerspace Assistant Responsibilities

Duties may include any of the following:

Makerspace

  • Check out/check in Makerspace equipment.
  • Answer basic informational, directional, and library/Makerspace policy questions.
  • Help patrons locate equipment.
  • Provide explanation of Makerspace equipment, including but not limited to: 3D Printer, Laser Cutter, Poster Printer, Button Maker, VR Headset
  • General organizational and office work.
  • Provide the above during campus festivals, class projects and other events that might occur over the semester.

Other

  • Assist with special projects.
  • Assist with opening and closing procedures of the Makerspace.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

  • Students in this roll are customer-oriented, possess strong communication skills, are comfortable giving out instructions to library users, including students, faculty, staff and visiting public patrons.
  • Responsibilities include checking in/out equipment to patrons, providing explanations and demonstrations of the equipment inside the Makerspace, helping patrons operate equipment when necessary (e.g. Button Maker / VR), as well as any other assignments given by Library Staff.