Low-Income Lending Library Student Support Assistant-SESPASST

The student, under general supervision of designated supervisor and using independent judgement, performs a variety of duties in support of a program, academic, student services, and/or merchandise operation. May require conducting financial transactions. Requires strong communication skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office or other specialized software applications, ability to maintain confidentiality, and work independently.

Responsibilities:
-Catalog and label new purchases and donations, using Library Thing app
-Send and respond to emails during each shift, sometimes employing supervisor templates
-Utilize Microsoft Outlook, Forms, OneDrive, & Excel to track book requests and organize data

-Checkout/in books and other materials in TinyCat system
-Conduct regular inventory checks and remove outdated materials from library
-Manage book donation drives

-Open pantry doors and log visits to both the pantry and LILL

-Provide periodic/intermittent support to the student pantry

-Maintain privacy regarding student information

Learning Outcomes:
1. Foundational Work Skills: Yes
2. Critical and Creative Thinking: Yes
3. Oral/Written Communication: Yes
4. Quantitative Reasoning/Literacy: Yes
5. Information Literacy: Yes
6. Leadership: Yes
7. Teamwork/Collaboration: Yes
8. Professionalism/Ethics: Yes
9. Global/Intercultural Fluency: Yes

About the Low-Income Lending Library:
The Low-Income Lending Library (LILL) was founded to provide access to educational resources and allow low-income students equal opportunities to a Grinnell education. The LILL provides free textbook rental to eligible low-income students, with eligibility determined by the Office of Financial Aid. The LILL also provides access to calculators, molecular model kits, and a small variety of basic school supplies, such as pens, pencils, notebooks, and folders. This resource is located in the basement of the Center for Religion, Spirituality, and Social Justice (CRSSJ), and the hours vary by semester—based on the availability of student staff.