Library - Technical Services Student Assistant

High Point University; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

High Point University seeks a Technical Services Student Assistant for Smith Library to support daily processing and mail distribution. You will learn library RFID tagging, jacket preparation, and labeling tasks in an academic library.

This hourly student position offers up to 20 hours per week, with Monday–Friday availability 8:30am–5pm and training provided by the Technical Services team.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be able to work independently and be available to work weekdays (Mon-Fri 8:30am–5pm).
• Must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
• Able to lift and carry 15–20 lbs.
• Attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Label books, DVDs, and other library materials.
• Stamps and applies RFID tags to materials.
• Measure and cut book jackets.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Responsible

Weekday availability 8:30–5

Education

Minimum GPA 2.0

Tools

RFID tagging

Job description

Job Title: Technical Services Student Assistant

Department: Library Supervisor: Sheri Teleha Starting Rate of Pay: $8.00 Length of Time: Eligible for rehire on a semester basis.

Department Description

Technical Services prepares books and materials prior to their addition to the general library collection. As a student employee you will gain experience working in an academic library and applying specific library processing.

Job Description

Responsible for the distribution of library mail including packages, as well as the physical processing of library materials, including book jackets, and book covers. RFID tagging of books as we prepare for the move to new Charman Library.

Job Location/ Hours Required

The candidate will perform most/all job duties in Smith Library. Hours may vary depending on the job requirements; however, the total number of hours a student employee may work per week is 20 hours. This position requires up to 10 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Labels books, DVDs, and other library materials
• Stamps and strips or RFID tags library materials
• Measures and cuts book jackets
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must be able to work independently, have attention to detail, have manual dexterity, be responsible, and available to work daily (Monday-Friday between 8:30am-5pm).

Desired Skills

• Must have a minimum 2.0 overall GPA
• Ability to lift and carry 15-20 lbs.
• Attention to detail

At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. High Point University is a God, family and country school.

High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses.

The University encourages all applicants to apply.