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SLA Training -- Heterick Memorial Library

SLA Tasks

The following is a list of student worker tasks.

  • sitting at and monitoring the information desk
  • checking items in and out and renewing items for patrons
  • emptying the bookdrop
  • processing returned items for reshelving
  • reshelving items
  • pulling and packing OhioLINK items; unpacking OhioLINK items
  • pulling and scanning items for interlibrary loan
  • collecting the patron count data
  • conducting in-house checks
  • performing light cleaning tasks, such as dusting and wiping down tables
  • answering basic questions for patrons

SLA Routine

The following is a timeline of when certain tasks should be completed throughout the day.

  • 8:00-9:00am -- pull new OhioLINKs and pack all outgoing OhioLINKs
  • 11:15am -- Patron Count
  • afternoon -- unpack incoming OhioLINKs
  • 3:15pm --  Patron Count
  • 5:00pm --  In-House
  • 7:15pm -- Patron Count
  • 9:00pm -- In-House

Other tasks should be completed as needed.