Doheny Library is seeking an honest, respectful, and responsible USC Work-Study student. This is not a circulation desk position.

Duties primarily include, but are not limited to, the following: meticulous data processing of monographs and serials; sorting and inventorying East Asian Current Journals and other DML stacks materials. Other duties as assigned.

• Hours of work are mornings and/or afternoons between Monday and Friday.
• If hired, candidates will work a fixed regular schedule.
• Candidates must be able to work at least 8-10 hours/week (hours can be spread out).
• Hiring for Fall may be contingent on being rehired for additional semesters.

Please read the physical demands below.

Qualified candidates must be assiduous with an eye for mistakes and adaptable. The ideal candidate must be an efficient communicator and eager to learn. They must be open to receiving and providing feedback to their supervisor. Familiarity with the Library of Congress classification system is desirable. All qualified candidates must have work-study. Candidates are expected to adhere to all USC health and safety protocols. Physical demands not limited to: Frequent computer/keyboard/mouse use; occasional repetitive motion; occasional climbing on step-stool; ability to see/hear/speak, stand/sit/balance; ability to occasionally lift/push/pull up to approximately 15-20 lbs.; simple grasping with left, right, or both hands; fine manipulation and flexion/extension and pinching with left, right, or both hands; reach above shoulder; bend/twist, turn or tilt at the neck/waist. Close visual acuity is required to perform activities such as: preparing and transcribing information; viewing a computer terminal; and extensive reading.

If you have read this far, please answer the following three questions and copy/paste with your response (3 sentences for each response max.) in your application:

1. Do you have proof of work-study?

2. Imagine you have an important assignment deadline or an event coming up, how would you hold yourself accountable to your fixed schedule work responsibilities at the Doheny Memorial Library?

3. If allowed to lead a task or project, what would be your style of leadership, and what type of work environment would you foster?