Medical Student Library Assistant

Mercer University; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus job

Job summary

Mercer University seeks a Medical Student Library Assistant to support circulation, reference services, and front desk operations at the Skelton Medical Library. You will help patrons access electronic resources, assist with basic tech issues, and collaborate with librarians on occasional projects.

The role runs 15 hours per week for student employees, with a start date of 07/27/2026 and an end date of 05/10/2027. Eligibility requires MUSM or undergraduate student status with work-study.

Qualifications

• MUSM or undergraduate student MUST be work study.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to assist patrons with basic technology and library resources.

Responsibilities

• Assists with circulation tasks: check in/out, shelving, and maintaining organized collections.
• Monitors Skelton Medical Library Front Desk Email.
• Assists patrons with basic technology and finding electronic resources.

Skills

Customer service

Technology assistance

Reference help

Education

Undergraduate student

Work-study eligible

Job description

Job Family: Student Regular Wage, Student Work Study

Department: Medical Library

Supervisor: Anna Krampl

Job Title: Medical Student Library Assistant

Job Description:

• Assists with circulation tasks, including checking materials in and out, shelving reading of the books and models, and maintaining well-organized collections.
• Monitors Skelton Medical Library Front Desk Email.
• Assists patrons with basic technology and reference needs, e.g. how to find electronic resources from the library homepage, and troubleshooting simple printer issues.
• Monitors the OCLC account and performs Interlibrary Loan Lending services.
• Collaborates with librarians and other staff to deliver excellent library reference service on occasion.
• Assists with special projects as needed.

Pay Rate-$14/hr

Requirements:

• MUSM or undergraduate student MUST be work study.
• Candidates must have excellent customer service skills.

Scheduled Hours: 15

Start Date: 07/27/2026

End Date: 05/10/2027

Mercer Student Employment – About Us

Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.