Student Library Office Assistant - Ophthalmology

Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Library Student Office Assistant

Job Description

Title: Library Student Office Assistant (UI Student Position; S848)

Hours: Flexible, up to 20 hours per week, typically between 8 a.m. & 5 p.m., M-F

Pay: $13.00/hour

Basic Function and Responsibility:

Supports the daily operations of the Ophthalmology Library by assisting patrons checking books in/out/renewal; reshelving & delivering library materials; pulling items for repair; providing basic technical support for workstations, printers, and databases; and responding to patron queries in a timely manner. Demonstrate initiative and responsibility to manage projects and tasks independently.

Supervision Received:

Supervision received from the Ophthalmology Librarian.

Required Qualifications:

1. Excellent oral and written English communication skills are necessary along with the ability to communicate effectively with faculty and staff.
2. Experience in an office setting.
3. Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications and Internet search engines.
4. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, along with time management.

Desired Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of National Library of Medicine subject headings.
• Current or prospective student in a library science program.
• Knowledge of ENDNOTE.

The department is seeking a student with availability to start this position in fall 2025.

Please e-mail resume to Caroline Allen atcaroline-allen@uiowa.edu.