Undergraduate Student Employment-Library Assistant

The Library is seeking a student for employment. This position is funded by the university. All undergraduate students looking for employment are welcome to apply. Please see below the specific duties and responsibilities for the position.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Greet patrons that approach the service desk
• Answer informational, directional and service questions, in-person, over the phone and on chat
• Assist patrons with searching for items in the library catalog; Referring patrons to reference staff as necessary
• Check library materials out to users, process returns and create study room reservations
• Provide technology assistance, such as maintaining printers by refilling paper and toner, fixing paper jams, helping patrons with scanners, laminator, wifi, etc.
• Load book carts, sort books and shelve items, maintain order in the stacks by assisting in stacks maintenance activities: shelf reading, inventory, shifting, pick-ups, sorting, searching for missing items, cleaning and special projects
• Assist with course reserve processing, interlibrary loan and scanning
• Assist with the opening and closing of library
• Assist with user experience activities such as surveys, data collection and data entry
• Opportunity to participate in displays and activities such as Finals crafts and goodie bags

Qualifications:

• Proactive and friendly customer service attitude
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written)
• Ability to perform detail-oriented tasks with accuracy and efficiency
• Dependable and responsible
• Professional demeanor
• Self-motivated; ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to lift heavy books, move carts, have tolerance for exposure to dust and perform tasks with repetitive motion and bending

This is a part-time, non-benefited student only position and the hourly rate is $15.00.

Shift Information:

• Hiring for the Fall 2026 semester
• Must be able to work at least 6 hours within: Mondays: 7:45am-11:45pm; Wednesdays: 10am-11:45pm
• The library is open on select holidays and when classes are canceled due to inclement weather.

Priority Review:

• Once an applicant is hired, the job posting will be removed, most likely prior to the application end date. In order to be considered, submit your application soon.
• To be considered, you must submit all of the following: resume, cover letter, Fall 2026 class schedule, and weekly availability

Fitchburg State University is an equal opportunity employer.