Job Descriptions
Learning Commons Associates (LCAs) are the first impression of the Wildcat Learning Commons. With this in mind, there are several different duties that the students will be expected to perform.
First, upon arriving for class in the Learning Commons (LC):
- Every LCA (except the person on Desk Duty) will check the cart and shelve all books
- align and dust each shelve in his/her assigned section
- order at least two columns daily
- look for books that need repair (new labels, covers, etc.)
- look for fiction books that do not have genre labels (not the whole section at once, maybe 5-10)
- pick up any trash in your shelves
- select books for display
Below are descriptions of each job duty.
1. Desk
- person desk duty shelves at the end of his/her 45 minute shift
- check the return bin for books to be checked in and put on the cart to be shelved
- check-in/check-out for all patrons who come to the LC
- CHECK FOR DESIGNATED LC PASS FOR EACH STUDENT
- sign people in/out as needed
- patron assistance
- neatness of the desk
- print log/payment (see Ms. Jordan to collect fees - $.10/page)
- office/production room security
2. Assignment (Work)
LCA is expected to work on an assignment that has been given in Ed Media or may work on other assignments if ALL other work in the LC is complete.
3. Assist
assistance to all patrons, staff, or SLMC
be ready and prepared to stop whatever is being done to help out a patron, staff, or colleague
computer troubleshooting
log-out/shut down computers and monitors
4. Person Friday
assist SLMC with what is needed
be available for errands, typing, filing, cleaning, etc.
5. Cataloging
catalog new books
create/print spine labels
assign and attach genre labels
cover books (mylar)
repair books/MARC record
MARC record corrections as directed
6. Fill-in
work for anyone who is absent
assist other associates
clean-up/pick-up trash
log-out computers
return chairs and tables to correct placement
clean tables, chairs, shelves, and desk as needed
water plants (Fridays)