"I'm an employee!"
"...but I'm also a student!"
At the Circ Desk
Patron Priorities
Rockin' Out
100

Time cards are due at this time.

What is Wednesday at noon?

100

After these many minutes a student assistant is officially late

What is 5 minutes?

100

I do this when checking out books to make sure they were scanned properly.

What is closely watch Folio?

100

"Can I check out a book on reserve?"

What is course reserve or permanent reserve? (Sometimes patrons are vague and we need to ask clarifying questions to help them)

100

If I'm ever unsure about something, I do this.

What is ask a supervisor? (Never assume)

200

You call the front desk when these two things happen

What is When running late or an emergency came up?

200
When these two things aren't done, an absence is considered unexcused.

What is not posting to the e-list 24-48 hours in advance and not calling the front desk?

200

I make sure a book has a slip with these two things before it goes on the hold shelf.

What is the patron's name and hold expiration date?

200

"Ooof. I sorta lost my Cornell ID card. Can I give you my net ID?"

What is ask for another form of photo ID or place the book on hold for 24 hours?

200

"Oh no! My car is messed up and now I'm going to be late for my shift!"

What is call the front desk asap?

300

The worklog should be filled out in this manner to let supervisors know what has been done

What is as you go?

300

Homework can be done only once this is finished

What is the worklog?

300

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) books are processed in these steps (Double points for Borrow Direct)

1. pull the book 2. check out book to ILL patron card 3. fold request slip in half 4. insert orange OLIN ILS slip facing up

300

Patron's should be greeted at "this" time

What is as they approach the circ desk?

300

These five things make a patron feel welcome (must answer at least three)

What is 1. look up 2. smile 3. greet with enthusiasm 4. listen closely 5. ask questions ?

400

These kinds of shoes should be worn at every shift to prevent injury

What is closed toe shoes?

400

"I'm getting an emergency call!" After alerting a supervisor, I take it here

What is in the back office?

400

OKU stands for these three locations (full names please)

What is Olin Service Point, Kroch/Asia Library Service Point, and Uris Service Point?

400

"Hi, I'd like to pick up a book I requested, but could I also pick up a book for my roommate?"

What is the patron must present their ID in person to pick up books unless they are a proxy?

400

I finished my worklog. Before homework, I do this.

What is ask a supervisor if their are any tasks they need help with?

500

This is the last thing done before leaving a shift

What is letting a supervisor know?

500

In the event that you find yourself over-committed, you should always do this

What is communicate with a supervisor directly?

500

Permanent Reserve books can be checked out under this condition only

What is by a supervisor to a faculty member for 14 days

500

"Hello, I'm a graduating this semester and I'd like to donate these books. Can I just leave them here?"

What is fill out the Gifts and Donations form?

500

Supervisor's love when tasks are handled with "this"

What is Care?