Peer Research Consultants (PRCs) support the Libraries' Research, Teaching & Collections department by providing personalized research assistance to their fellow students through peer consultations;  representing the Libraries and especially research support services at campus events; contributing to social media outreach and other projects  specifically relating to research help; and staffing shifts on the Dinand Library Research Desk.  

Duties:

PRCs in their first semester will complete training activities typically 4 hours per week. Depending on scheduling, they may also assist in staffing shifts at the Dinand Research Desk and/or help represent the library at campus events. Schedule is flexible; however, during the first semester, PRCs should plan to fulfill most of their hours between 8am-6pm EST.  PRCs will be required to complete an assessment to demonstrate their skills before beginning to offer consultations. 

Beginning in the second semester, PRCs will be responsible for the following duties (approximately 6-8 hours per week): 

• Offering peer consultations (30-minute appointment slots), including some evenings and weekends.  

• Staffing at least 1-2 shifts on the Dinand Research Desk each week, including answering questions on chat. 

• Representing the Libraries and especially research support and library- and campus-wide events; 

• Other projects as assigned, depending on the flow of the academic year. PRCs will be given opportunities to take on other projects aligned with their specific interests whenever possible.  Previous projects have included creating instructional materials, drafting social media posts, etc. 

Scheduling is generally flexible and to be determined in conversation with the Coordinator of Research & Information Literacy.