Michael Landers

I work half-time at Holland/Terrell Libraries where my primary responsibility is the assistance of our patrons at the circulation desk. This work ranges from clerical to reference. I check out books to patrons, help them with their Copicards and our card readers, give them directions, and assist them with our equipment including copiers and microfilm. I provide instruction in the use of our digital collections and our materials access services such as Summit and ILLiad I explain library policies and procedures to our patrons. When the fulfillment of a patron’s needs is beyond my expertise or the scope of my position, I refer them to somebody who can help them.

My primary internal responsibilities include the processing of the Science Library reserves and electronic reserves. I train the new student employees in general front desk circulation duties. I search for missing items. I order our unit’s office supplies and maintain our paper inventory. I receive our new books and keep our new books shelf looking pretty and well stocked.