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Waidner-Spahr Library

Information for ILL and Stacks Assistants: Home

Welcome!

We welcome you as part of the library employee team. This guide will provide you quick access to important information, so you can become better prepared as a new employee.

Our work environment focuses on employee collaboration to consistently provide excellent service to our Dickinson community members and visitors. Please know that staff are always available to support you during your shifts and are ready to help as questions arise. This collaboration is key for our success as we provide accurate information and expedite services.

Policies

Job Expectations and Procedures

  • Clocking in/out
    • If you have any issues, tell us personally and then email circ@dickinson.edu with the date and times of your shift.
  • Arrive on time for your scheduled shifts
  • Calling off
    • If you can’t make a shift, email ILL at libnote@dickinson.edu
      • Failure to notify us in advance of missed shifts will result in warnings. After two warning conversations, you may be suspended from employment.
    • You are not required to find coverage for your shift.
  • Working over breaks and finals is optional in ILL. Staff will check in with you a week prior to see if you would like to work.
  • No headphones / cell phones during training
    • Once you’re comfortable and consistent with your work you can listen to music, etc
  • ILL and Stacks Management are busy departments, come prepared to work for the duration of your shift.
  • Because of the nature of the work we’re doing, we ask that you maintain patron privacy. Is not acceptable to divulge names of patrons nor items requested.

Contacts

Interlibrary Loan

ILL Email

libnote@dickinson.edu

Kacey Feduke

Resource Sharing Supervisor

fedukek@dickinson.edu | 717-245-1096

Emma Lane

Resource Sharing & Circulation Specialist

lanee@dickinson.edu | 717-245-8126

Circulation

If you cannot find or reach any of the above, please see the on-duty supervisor at the circulation desk.

circ@dickinson.edu | 717-245-1397