College Work Study Program (Library Clerk)

Tennessee Board of Regents; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Tennessee Community College seeks a dependable College Work Study Library Clerk to support staff and students with clerical tasks in the library. The on-campus role involves desk coverage, shelving support, and basic computer work.

Candidates must be registered Southwest students and approved for Federal Work Study. Responsibilities include desk coverage, assisting patrons, using the Sierra system, and helping maintain study rooms and printers. Apply with required documents.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered student at Southwest Tennessee Community College.
• Only students approved for Federal Work Study are qualified.
• Reach out to Financial Aid for questions about this requirement.

Responsibilities

• Cover scheduled hours at the circulation desk.
• Check in/out and renew library materials.
• Register new patrons in the Sierra system.
• Retrieve reserve materials.
• Answer and route phone calls.
• Monitor and maintain lab and study rooms.
• Assist patrons with copiers, fax and My Print station.
• Maintain paper supply for printers.
• Assist patrons with basic computer functions.
• Conduct monthly laptop/iPad login and report problems.
• Read library shelves.
• Assist with annual inventory.
• Straighten/clean/dust tables, chairs, shelves and materials.
• Work on special projects as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Copiers & printers

Communication skills

Reliability & accuracy

Education

Registered Southwest student

Federal Work Study approved

Tools

Sierra library system

Job description

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!

Title: College Work Study Program (Library Clerk)

Employee Classification: Other

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Library

Campus Location: SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

The Southwest Tennessee Community College Library team is looking for a dependable person to assist staff and students with clerical support in the library.

Job Duties

• Cover scheduled hours at the circulation desk
• Check in/out and renew library materials
• Register new patrons in the Sierra system
• Retrieve reserve materials
• Answer and route phone calls
• Monitor and maintain lab and study rooms
• Assist patrons with copiers, fax and My Print station
• Maintain paper supply for printers
• Assist patrons with basic computer functions
• Conduct monthly laptop/iPad login and report any problems
• Read library shelves
• Assist with annual inventory
• Straighten/clean/dust tables, chairs, shelves, and materials
• Work on special projects as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a registered student of Southwest Tennessee Community College.
  
• Only students who are approved for Federal Work Study are qualified for this position.
  
• If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please reach out to the Financial Aid Office.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent customer-service skills
  
• Basic computer skills
  
• Familiarity with copiers, printers, and other office equipment
  
• Good communication skills
  
• Reliability and accuracy are the most important requirements for this position.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below:

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Dr. Brandon Johnson, Director of People & Culture, [e-mail], 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.

Advertised: 27 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time
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