Federal Work Study Library Assistant
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Job Summary
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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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 John M. Lilley Library at Penn State Behrend is seeking applicants for federal work study student library assistant positions for the fall 2026/spring 2027 semesters. Work shifts will be scheduled around class schedules. Class schedule permitting a successful candidate must be willing to work some weekday shifts beginning at 9:00am some evening shifts until 10:00pm and alternate with other student library assistants to work a few Sunday shifts each semester. Job duties include assisting library patrons at the circulation desk shelving library materials maintaining the integrity of the librarys collections processing incoming/outgoing mail providing basic reference services and assisting staff in other service areas of the library.
This position plays an essential role in maintaining appropriate staffing levels during the librarys hours of operation ensuring the continued integrity of the librarys collections and facilitating patrons access to the librarys resources and services. This position utilizes and develops the following skills: customer service communications teamwork and collaboration research and problem-solving. The rate of pay is $12.00/hour.
Interested candidates should possess a strong commitment to teamwork along with excellent customer service and communication skills. To be considered for this position candidates must submit an online application preferably with a resume and cover letter and be eligible for a Federal Work Study award.
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
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .
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Junior IC
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