Staffing the reference desk all hours the library is open would be difficult, if not impossible, without the help of student assistants.   Their primary responsibility is to staff the reference desk when no librarian is present.   During this time, they answer directional and simple informational reference questions, give out reference referral forms as necessary, troubleshoot and keep printers and copiers supplied, and watch over the reference area.

When they are not on the desk, they perform other duties, which may be assigned by any of the Reference Department staff.   These duties include, but are not limited to, picking up books and magazines from the reference and theological areas, shelving reference books, straightening areas, reading shelves, photocopying for librarians, and catalog checking. A detailed list of student assistant duties can be found in 4.9.

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