Library Work-Study Assistant: Shelving & Patron Support

University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal Work-Study preferred

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Student Assistant, Library (Work-Study) to support library services on the UT Main Campus. The role involves shelving, locating materials, assisting researchers, and entering item locations in the circulation system.

Shift is 19 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with a focus on service to patrons and maintaining orderly collections. Federal Work-Study preferred; training provided.

Qualifications

• Meet satisfactory academic progress standards as set by the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid.
• Must be enrolled in appropriate credit hours as required by the student’s academic or non-academic title.
• Must be able to work between 8a.m. to 5p.m (Monday-Fridays).
• Have a professional and helpful attitude
• Good communication skills
• Interest in learning about the Humanities.

Responsibilities

• Locates, shelves, and re-shelves manuscripts, books, and other collection materials for patrons and classes.
• Communicates with patrons in the Reading Room and assists researchers with materials handling.
• Enters and tracks location of materials in automated circulation system.
• Special projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Work-ethic

Patience with patrons

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Student Assistant, Library (Work-Study) to support library services on the UT Main Campus. The role involves shelving, locating materials, assisting researchers, and entering item locations in the circulation system.

Shift is 19 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with a focus on service to patrons and maintaining orderly collections. Federal Work-Study preferred; training provided.