Weeknight & Weekend Tasks

Shelve all books and journals promptly at the beginning of a shift.
Shelf Read (20 min per shift) – Shelf reading means reading the call number on the books in Stacks and making they’re in alpha-numerical order.
Keep photocopier filled with paper and toner.
Keep library clean – shelve books lying around on tables, pick up trash, straighten periodicals/chairs/tables.
Assist patrons as much as possible. When unable to help, ask patron to leave a message (name, phone number/email, brief description of problem) for Alla, or to return during the weekday when full time staff members are available.
Make rounds around the library every hour. Make sure both emergency exit doors are secured. Remind patrons that speaking loudly and using cell phones are not permitted in the library.
Things to Report & Notify to the Head of the Library:

a. Computer/Photocopier Problems – call ITD Help Desk (5-9188)

(be sure to obtain ID numbers of the machine before calling)

b. Building Maintenance Problems – Work Control (5-2222)

c. Building Doors Locked – Work Control

d. Emergency Situations – UMCP Police (5-3333)

8. Also email chem-circ of any Work Control problems.