Campus Library Cataloging Assistant (Student Hourly)

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas in Lawrence is seeking a student assistant for the library cataloging department. The role offers 10–20 hours per week and involves searching and editing records in OCLC and Voyager, moving books, and handling material preparation tasks.

Applicants should be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours, be available weekdays 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, and be prepared for on-site work. Prior library experience or foreign language knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Regular schedule of 10+ hours weekly between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Enrollment in no fewer than 6 credit hours during term.
• Knowledge of foreign languages and prior library experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Search and edit records in OCLC and Voyager.
• Move books and other materials; move book trucks; retrieve materials from stacks.
• Tasks that are part of the physical preparation of library materials (e.g., attaching labels).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Foreign language knowledge

Library experience

Education

Enrollment in 6+ credit hours

Tools

OCLC

Voyager

Job description

The University of Kansas in Lawrence is seeking a student assistant for the library cataloging department. The role offers 10–20 hours per week and involves searching and editing records in OCLC and Voyager, moving books, and handling material preparation tasks.

Applicants should be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours, be available weekdays 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, and be prepared for on-site work. Prior library experience or foreign language knowledge are preferred.