Library Student Assistant - FWS

Working Title: Library Student Assistant FWS

State Role Title:Federal Work Study

Position Type:Federal Work Study

Position Status: PartTime

FLSA Status: NonExempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: JMU Libraries

Department: 100114 Libraries Student Employment

Pay Rate:Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $12.41

Is this a JMU only positionN/A

Is this a grantfunded positionNo

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionN/A

Beginning Review Date:03/26/2025

About JMU:

Located in the heart of Virginias beautiful Shenandoah Valley the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington D.C. and Richmond VA. With a population of just over 53000 Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20000 undergraduate and 1900 graduate students with over 1000 fulltime instructional faculty.

General Information:

JMU Libraries have multiple openings for students to work in the service point desks in Rose JMU Libraries Express and the Music Library.

Available Open Positions are for the Academic Year August 2025 May 2026!

We are seeking conscientious students who are excited about this valuable learning and working experience.

JMU Libraries welcomes candidates who can contribute to the rich mix of skills voices life and work experiences cultures and perspectives found in our university community Our mission is to engage with JMUs diverse communities in their creation and search for knowledge by providing academic resources physical and virtual spaces and educational and research services. Please visit the Libraries website to review our statements on aspirational culture diversity and other core values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Student assistants participate as part of the Libraries team to ensure timely responses to all library users needs using their customer service skills to assist library users by circulating books media and equipment answering questions at the desks over the phone and online actively participating in ongoing training assisting with special projects and providing other services when needed.

Additional duties may include maintaining equipment shelving and organizing materials and collections scanning data entry and general support for library operations.

Hours per week:
Range from 7 15 and will include evenings and weekends.

The libraries are open 7 days a week; therefore it is important that your hours of availability be included in your application.

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates who can maintain an excellent attitude throughout user interactions commit to an environment that is free from all forms of discrimination communicate with supervisors and coworkers in a timely manner and manage their schedule with regular ontime attendance.

Candidates should exhibit a passion for lifelong learning be a skilled listener and have a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Hired students for Library and Information Services will be required to work shifts in both JMU Libraries Express and Rose Libraries. Those hired for the Music Library will work at the service desk in the Music building.

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:

Students must be degreeseeking students enrolled on at least a halftime basis 6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

Students must have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.

EVerify Notice: After accepting employment new hires are required to complete an I9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the EVerify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age color disability gender identity or expression genetic information national origin parental status political affiliation race religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access inclusion and diversity for all students faculty staff constituents and programs believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity:.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services ator You may also visit the Office of Disability Services located in the Student Success Center Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.