Most students who work in the library are interested in books, reading, or gathering information.

You will also need the following:

• an attitude of helpfulness

• be willing to do any task assigned

• know how to use computers or be willing to learn

• have good alphabetizing skills

The job of library aide is NOT for those who:

• are impatient

• dislike detail

• do not like to be told what to do

• are not independent workers

• enroll just because they want to get out of another class

Items on which you will be graded:

• Student is on time and ready to work at the bell

• Student interacts positively with staff and patrons. Student is helpful and respectful to staff and patrons

• Student understands and does assigned book shelving without supervision

• Student's assigned shelves are neat and in order

• Student knows how to use the library equipment and is able to provide assistance to patrons when needed

• Student willingly responds to request from staff for help

• Student looks for jobs that need doing beyond assigned work

• When jobs are finished, student uses time effectively for reading or studying

• Students look for ways to improve library service or systems