JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires you to have received a work-study verify if you have received a work-study award please consult the Financial Aid Award Summary area in your LionPATH account.A Federal Work Study award does not guarantee a job is available.The Earth and Mineral Sciences Library is offering a Federal Work Study eligible customerservice-orientedindividual toprovide assistanceat the reference and circulation desk.Responsibilities include providing service to library users; performing circulation transaction functions; opening and/or closing the library; assisting in the location of materials in the stacks Course Reserves reference and on-line collections; shelving library materials shelf-reading and maintaining collections; miscellaneous clerical technological and problem solving activities and projects assigned by or in absence of full-time staff; and answering general information and basic reference questions.
Experience in a public service setting preferred especially library experience and excellent computer skills preferred. Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills. Requires the ability to follow directions and keep a schedule. Must be a dependable team player. Hours are subject to change during theadjustmentofoperation duringsemesters breaks and holidays.Commitment of10-24 hours a week. Night and weekendavailabilitypreferred.Seeking to interview hire and train students in Spring 2026 with the position beginning fully in Fall 2026.
please upload a cover letter and resume toindicatethe hours that you are available to work.
The starting hourly rate for this job is $12.00.
Federal Work Study job performance is evaluated either annually or through ongoing mentorship. Students who received a Federal Work Study award have the opportunity to obtain a joband perform related duties eitheron campus orremotely if possibleand at the discretion of the employer. Students applying for Federal Work Study positions should clarify expectations with their potential employer regarding either on campus/in person or remote work arrangements.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
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