Library Cataloging & Metadata Student Assistant

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Tulane University’s Howard-Tilton Memorial Library is seeking a student employee to assist the Cataloging and Metadata Department. The role is limited to 8–12 hours per week and begins as soon as arranged.

Pay is $10 per hour with a Monday–Friday schedule, and flexible shifts around class time. No prior library experience is required, and successful applicants must have Federal Work-Study eligibility and active enrollment.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment as a student at Tulane University
• This position is open to Federal Work-Study Award recipients only. See this page for more information about work study: Federal Work Study Program | Human Resources (tulane.edu)
• Previous library work experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Pack materials for outsourcing and create shipping lists.
• Unpack, receive, sort, and route incoming materials and returned materials.
• Perform basic searches and verify physical items against bibliographic records in library databases and systems.
• Occasionally prepare physical items for in-house processing (including applying labels, barcodes, property stamps, and protective covers).
• Occasionally pulling, sorting, and shifting books to make room for new materials.
• Follow instructions, pay close attention to detail, and assist with special departmental projects.

Job description

Tulane University’s Howard-Tilton Memorial Library is seeking a student employee to assist the Cataloging and Metadata Department. The role is limited to 8–12 hours per week and begins as soon as arranged.

Pay is $10 per hour with a Monday–Friday schedule, and flexible shifts around class time. No prior library experience is required, and successful applicants must have Federal Work-Study eligibility and active enrollment.