MiniConferences with a Librarian April 11th - 22nd

The Research Center is holding MiniConferences with a librarian or peer research consultant to help you with your research project or paper!

Sign up online for a one-on-one 20-minute appointment with a McIntyre Library research expert. We are offering appointment times during the weeks of April 11th - 15th and April 18th - 22nd, including evening hours on Monday and Thursday nights of both weeks.

Pick a time slot at https://mcintyrelibrary.youcanbook.me/

Appointments will be held at the Research Center, next to the Information Desk on the first floor - check in at the Information Desk under the "Ask Me" banner.

(For other weeks, appointments can be requested by emailing library.reference@uwec.edu or using the consultation form.)

Text Your Questions to the Library

Have a quick question but aren't near a computer? Try texting the library: 715-403-5427

Please note that this service is available only the hours that the reference desk is staffed.

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Ask Eric

Have a reference question? Ask Eric Jennings, our newest reference librarian. Eric can be reached by calling 836-4076, email jenninge, or stop in to welcome him in L1001E.

Say Hello to Hans

We are pleased to welcome Hans Kishel, our newest reference/instruction librarian. Visit Hans in his office at L-1001A, or say hello by calling 836-2959 or emailing kishelhf.

Two Student Positions Open in Reference

The Reference Department has two open student positions to work at the reference desk starting spring semester. Students would work a total of 9 - 10 hours a week starting at $7.00. Below is a description of the job and the hours that we are filling. If you are interested in either of these positions, please print and fill out an application available at http://www.uwec.edu/Library/aboutUs/studentApplication.pdf and return it the library's Circulation Desk or to McIntyre Library ATTN: Peggy Govan, 105 Garfield Ave., P.O. Box 4004, Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004.

McIntyre Library Reference Department
Student Job Description- Reference Desk

This is an entry-level position.
Students will receive training from Reference staff to learn how to provide basic reference service

Position Description:
1. assist at the Reference Desk by answering basic student Reference questions, in person, by phone, etc.
2. refer advanced questions to the librarian on duty
carry out reference support tasks for librarians such as shelf
reading, photocopying, cleaning the Reference area, special
projects such as web page updating, design, etc.
3. other duties as assigned

Required skills:
1. commitment to high quality customer service
2. ability to learn complex tasks
3. decision-making skills

Preferred Skills:
1. library work experience or course work
2. experience using McIntyre Library
3. software and hardware trouble shooting skills
4. familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
5. web development and/ or graphic design skills

Hours to be filled:
Mondays: 1-4
Wednesdays: 1-4 & 5:30-8
Thursdays: 10-12 & 2-5
Sundays: 5-8? (or 6-9?)