Student Peer Research Consultant (SPRC)
Student peer research consultants (SPRCs) are upperclassmen who have the research skills needed to assist their peers in one-on-one and class settings to find appropriate information sources for their assignments. SPRCs will help students through the entire research process including understanding the research assignment, determining the variety of sources needed, using web-based technology to locate appropriate information sources, and more.
SPRCs will also assist the Learning Services Librarian with other research-based activities, including creating online research guides, staffing the library’s chat services, and creating library book displays.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one research assistance for student peers via drop-in or scheduled appointments
- Answer questions through the library’s chat services
- Host or co-host Introduction to Library Services sessions for FILA 150 courses
- Create library research guides for specific courses and general research topics
- Curate library book displays for educational and recreational purposes
- Assist with student engagement and outreach initiatives through Learning and Research Services
General Qualifications
- Enrolled as a full-time student at Bridgewater College
- Must be an upperclassman (sophomore, junior, or senior)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Completed at least two assignments that required library research
- Basic knowledge of library services in an academic setting
- Comfort with web-based technology, especially library databases
- Customer service experience
- Ability to work independently and troubleshoot unexpected situations
- Time management skills
- A collaborative and communicative attitude