End of term matters

TO:                  Oesterle Library Student Assistants

FROM:            Belinda Cheek, Coordinator of the Student Assistant Program

RE:                  End-of-Term Matters

DATE:              May 8, 2013

There are several matters that we must take care of before the term ends.  Please read this memo carefully!

1.            All supervisors will be completing performance evaluations for each of the student assistants that work in their unit.  Your supervisor(s) will meet with you by May 31^st to discuss your evaluation.  Please let me know if you have any questions about this process.

2.            We need to know whether or not you are planning to return to North Central and your position at the library in the fall.  If you are returning, please complete a Fall Term schedule.  If for any reason you do not plan to return in the fall, please fill out the "Will not be returning to Oesterle" form to let us know your intentions as soon as possible!

3.            FALL TERM SCHEDULES - All of you who do plan to return to work Fall Term will be assigned a work schedule before you leave for the summer.  That work schedule will be for the first two weeks of the term only.  Priority during that time will be given to covering all night and weekend desk hours, and then daytime desk hours as available.  We will need to hire a large number of new student assistants during those two weeks, and we will be depending on all of you to help us keep operations running while we do that hiring!  Early in the second week of the term you will receive a new work schedule that will be in effect for weeks 3-10.

Your appropriate schedule form should be completed to indicate when you will be available to work during those first two weeks of Fall Term.  Please complete the form carefully and thoughtfully!  Also, remember that if you submit a schedule that that does not leave sufficient hours for us to work with when assigning schedules, the form will be returned to you for revision!  All forms should be given to Heidi by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, MAY 16^th.

4.         FINALS WEEK - All student assistants are expected to work their regular work schedule through Saturday, June 1^st.  A finals week schedule is being prepared for Sunday, June 2^nd through Wednesday, June 5^th.  All student assistants are required to sign up to work a minimum of four hours during finals week.  Please see Heidi by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, MAY 16^th to sign up for your hours.

Applications for One Student Coordinator Position

TO:                  Oesterle Library Student Assistants

FROM:            Belinda Cheek, Coordinator of the Student Assistant Program

RE:                  Applications for One Student Coordinator Position

DATE:             April 30, 2013

We have an opening for a Student Coordinator position, to begin Summer Term.  Applications will be accepted from all non-graduating student assistants.  Please note that length, type and quality of service will be taken into consideration during the hiring process.  If you are interested in applying, please read the following information carefully.

The full position description is available on the student assistant website.  Applicants should read this thoroughly and address specific work responsibilities in their application letter.

The salary level for an SC is $10.30 per hour.  Please remember that SCs are expected to work very specific hours (which include both summer and December Term hours).   Student Coordinators are only allowed to work and sub for SC hours.  Specific hours to be shared by the two SCs include: 

Academic Terms

Monday – Thursday             Friday             Sunday

9-Midnight                              5-8 p.m.           9-Midnight      

December Term

Monday – Thursday             Saturday                   

5-9:30 p.m.                              9:30-4  

Summer Term

Monday – Thursday             Friday             Saturday                    Sunday

5-9:30  p.m.                             5-8  p.m.          8:30-1  p.m.                 5-9:30  p.m.

                                                                        1-5:30  p.m.

Anyone wishing to apply for the SC position should email a letter of application to me that includes the number of terms you have worked, areas in which you have worked, and reasons you feel especially qualified for the position. 

Given the approaching deadline to apply for summer housing, the deadline for applying for this position is 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2.  Interviews will be conducted shortly thereafter.  Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding these positions or the procedures for applying.

Three Important Matters

TO: Oesterle Library Student Assistants
FROM: Belinda Cheek, Coordinator of the Student Assistant Program
RE: Three Important Matters DATE: April 19, 2013

1. Save the date! Our annual Student Assistant Picnic will be on Tuesday, May 21st from Noon-1:30. Hope to see you all there!

2. We have four student assistant positions available for the summer:

2 full-time (40 hours per week) positions
* must be able to work from June 6 through September 13
* will include daytime, evening and weekend hours during summer term
* will be strictly Mon-Fri 8am-5pm once summer term ends (after August 2nd)
* limited vacation time (unpaid) may be arranged but cannot be taken during the week of September 9-13
* will include Information Services Desk and Periodicals Desk hours as well as assignments in other library units
**These positions may be divided into part-time positions

1 full-time (40 hours per week) SUMMER TERM ONLY position
 *must be able to work from June 10 through August 2
*will include daytime, evening and weekend hours
 *will include Information Services Desk and Periodicals Desk hours as well as assignments in other library units
**This position may be divided into two part-time positions

 1 part-time (20 hours per week) SUMMER TERM ONLY position 
* must be able to work from June 10 through August 2
* may include daytime, evening and weekend hours
 * will include primarily Information Services Desk and Periodicals Desk hours with possible assignments in other library units

Housing will be available on campus. Details regarding campus housing can be obtained from Residence Life. If you are interested in living on campus, you should contact their office immediately for further information.

If you are interested in applying for a summer position, please complete the online application form by Noon on Monday, April 29th.

3. We have one ASC position available for Fall Term 2013. Please read the following carefully if you are interested in applying for this position!

The ASC position responsibilities are outlined in the full position descriptions that is posted on the Student Assistant website under “Job Responsibilities.” Please be sure to read this description carefully if you are considering applying for this position! Student assistant must have completed a minimum of 2 terms of working at the library in order to be eligible to apply. All applicants must have a strong work record, be dependable, and have excellent customer services skills.

There is no increase in salary level for ASC positions. However, as these positions require additional responsibilities, they are a great addition to your resume! When asked to do letters of recommendations for students in these positions, we are always careful to indicate the additional responsibilities and the fact that the student was selected for one of just 3 positions. Please keep in mind that these positions require working 1-2 nights per week, a potential Saturday shift, and a 3 hour shift on Sunday. Assistant Student Coordinators are also allowed to pick up sub hours for Information Services Desk and Periodicals desk shifts. ASC positions do not require summer or December Term hours. Specific hours to be shared by the three ASCs include:

Academic Terms
Monday – Thursday             Saturday                                  Sunday
5-9 p.m.                               9 a.m.- 1 p.m. 1-5:30 p.m.      12-3 p.m. 3-6 p.m. 6-9 p.m.

Anyone wishing to apply for the ASC position should email a letter of application to me that includes the number of terms you have worked, areas in which you have worked, and reasons you feel especially qualified for the position. 

The deadline for applying is Noon on Monday, April 29th. Interviews will be conducted shortly thereafter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this position or the procedures for applying.

We are open today

Hello!

Sorry everyone that I didn't communicate on the blog that we weren't open.  I was dealing with some water issues in my basement.

We are open today!  So please come in for your shifts.  Please use caution when driving in and let us know for any reason if you are not able to make it today.

Thanks!
Heidi

New Name

Hey everyone!

Just to give you a heads up my name on campus has officially changed.  You will be receiving emails from Heidi Popovich now instead of Heidi Kaul, so please do not delete those emails because you will be missing something important!

Thanks!
Heidi

Muslim Journeys materials

Hi all,

In January we were one of 843 libraries awarded the Bridging Cultures Bookshelf: Muslim Journeys materials. This collection includes 25 books and 4 dvds. All materials are currently on display in the lobby (below the tv monitor). If patrons would like to check out any of these materials, they are currently on 3 day Reserve. (Reserve band is on the back of the materials.) So, please check them out as normal for a 3 day Reserve. When they are returned, please try to be sure they get placed back on the display rather than on the Reserve shelf.

If you'd like to learn more about this collection, you can do so at http://bridgingcultures.neh.gov/muslimjourneys/. We will be planning some programming based on these materials to be held in the fall.

Let me know if you have questions/suggestions!

Belinda

New Schedules are up!

New Schedules!

The new schedules are up! You can find them on your personal schedule page. Let me know if you have any conflicts as soon as possible. Note that they begin Monday, March 25th.

We will be closed March 29th at noon until April 1st, so no one will be working those days.  Which also means to see your regular schedule you should move the calendar to the week of April 1st.

Let me know if you have any questions!