Part-time Evening and Overnight Weekend Virtual Reference Desk Attendants

FSU Strozier Library Undergraduate Reference Services

Florida State University Libraries, Strozier Library Undergraduate Reference Services, seeks part-time Virtual Reference (VR) Desk Attendants

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

Provide weekend and overnight coverage for the library’s VR service. Early morning, evening and overnight hours will be covered from home.  Use live chat and online resource assistance to answer reference questions for on- and off-campus library patrons.  Accurately assess users’ needs to provide reference services with strong communication skills, reference interview strategies and a high level of customer service

MINIMUM TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

A bachelor degree from an accredited college or university

Recent experience with personal computers, online library services and Web searching

Be a current resident of Tallahassee

Those providing VR service from home must have a PC and personal access to a fast, reliable broadband Internet connection

DESIRED TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

Current enrollment in FSU’s School of Library and Information Studies

SALARY:  $10-$12 per hour

HOURS:  Friday, 6 pm to Saturday 10 am; Saturday 6 pm to Sunday 12 noon.

CONTACT:  Ted Chaffin, Undergraduate Services, Tchaffin@fsu.edu or 850-644-7663

TO APPLY:  Submit your resume and cover letter by August 20 to Ted Chaffin. Contact information listed above.