Cataloging Student Hourly

Inside Higher Ed; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 12,501 - 17,805; Part time

Job summary

A university library is seeking a Student Assistant for the cataloging department. Responsibilities include searching and editing records, moving books, and preparing materials. Applicants must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours and can work between 10-20 hours a week. Previous library experience and knowledge of foreign languages are preferred. The position offers $11/hr. Apply by 09/14/2025.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work a regular schedule of 10 or more hours between 8am and 5pm from Monday to Friday.
• Some knowledge of one or more foreign languages is preferred.
• Previous library experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Searching and editing records in OCLC and Voyager.
• Moving books and other materials; retrieving materials from the stacks.
• Preparing library materials such as attaching labels.

Skills

Knowledge of foreign languages

Library experience

Education

Enrollment in no fewer than 6 credit hours

Job description

Position Overview

Student assistant in library cataloging department. Applicants for this position must be able to work a regular schedule of 10-20 hours. Student duties may include: searching and editing records in OCLC and Voyager; moving books and other materials; moving book trucks; retrieving materials from the stacks; or tasks that are part of the physical preparation of library materials (such as attaching labels). Other duties as assigned. Applicants will be assigned to work in Watson, Anschutz, or Spencer Research Library depending on department needs.

Job Description

60% - Searching and editing records in OCLC and Voyager.

20% - Moving books and other materials; moving book trucks; retrieving materials from the stacks.

15% - Tasks that are part of the physical preparation of library materials (such as attaching labels).

5% - Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to work a regular schedule of 10 or more hours between 8am and 5pm. Monday through Friday weekly, as expressed and evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some knowledge of one or more foreign languages, as evidenced by application materials.
• Previous library experience.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions

1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

Additional Candidate Instructions

To submit a complete application, please include a resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.

Application details

Application deadline is 09/14/2025 by 11:59PM Central Standard Time. Contact Information to Applicants: Sonja Holmgren - [e-mail]

Compensation and Start Date

Advertised Salary Range $11/hr. Anticipated Start Date Monday September 22, 2025