If you're not occupying the Captain's chair, you're sitting in the First Mate's chair. (That's the chair closest to the IC entrance and reserves.) Since our guests generally go to the person occupying the Captain's chair, the First Mate's position is a little less hectic. The First Mate is also closest to the book drop and the book shelves where we place returned books once they have been discharged. Because of these things, it makes sense for the First Mate's duties to include checking in all books placed in the book drop, putting them in call number order on the shelves under the desk, and transferring them to a book cart when the shelves are full. Not sure how to file books in Library of Congress call number order? Your supervisor will be most happy to teach you the rules.
Of course, people are more important than books, so be sure to give any guests who come to you at the desk your focused attention. And do be sure to help out your partner sitting in the Captain's chair by inspecting rooms when keys are returned.
Are you always stuck occupying the same chair when you work your shifts? By all means, ask your co-worker to switch places with you. He/she may very well be tired of occupying the same position too. Variety is the spice of life, right?
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