Summer Library Access Services Aide

The candidates for this position have already been chosen so please do not apply if you havent already talked to Kate Wenger. :) This is for Summer 2026 only.

For full consideration candidates MUST submit both a resume AND cover letter.

Position Description:

As a Library Access Services Aide you will staff the library desk answer patron questions and provide excellent customer service. You will also help maintain the organization of the library collection work extensively with our library computer systems assist with resource sharing (EZBorrow and ILLiad) duties and undertake special projects as appropriate.

Position Characteristics:

• Staff the library desk answer patron questions in-person and by phone and email and/or direct patrons to appropriate staff members

• Learn and be able to explain all JKM Library policies and procedures that pertain to circulation

• Check books room keys and other materials in and out

• Shelve books perform inventory on the library collection and search for lost items

• Assist with resource sharing responsibilities including processing incoming materials and shipping

• Work with library staff on additional special projects as needed

Learning Outcomes:

• Define develop and apply principles of excellent customer service

• Demonstrate proficiency with library computer systems and the Dewey Decimal System

• Demonstrate problem solving ability and critical thinking skills

Availability and Other Requirements:

• Be able to work 15-20 hours per week in-person in the library building

• Ability to lift transport sort and shelve library materials

• Must maintain patron confidentiality

• Preference is given to applicants with federal work study and flexible schedules.

Pay is $9/hr. It increases to $10/hr at the start of the 4th semester in the position.

To apply for this position please submit both a cover letter and resume. Here are a few helpful resources (these are just examples no need to follow them exactly!) if you are new to writing these:

• Resume advice and examples: and letter advice/examples: current student employees should notify their other manager(s) if you work multiple jobs on campus at the same time. Additionally students may not work more than 20 hours per week (combined between all campus jobs) during the academic year. Students may not exceed 980 work hours per calendar year.

  Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer.

  Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus which promotes employee and student success and retention.

  Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity inclusion and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color religion gender gender identity gender expression sex (including pregnancy childbirth reproductive health decisions or related medical conditions) sexual orientation age national origin age disability genetic information veteran status marital or family status political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.