Part-Time Student Library Assistant, Penn State Brandywine (Federal Work Study)

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Brandywine Campus Library invites applications for a part-time, undergraduate Student Library Assistant for Fall 2026. The role emphasizes front-line customer service, helping users, and supporting daily library operations on campus.

A Federal Work Study award is required for eligibility, and applicants should submit a resume online. The position runs 5 to 10 hours per week at a starting hourly rate of $12.00, with performance reviewed annually or through mentorship.

Qualifications

• Must have received a Federal Work Study award for the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Part-time, undergraduate Student Library Assistant position for Fall 2026.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service to library users.
• Maintaining library spaces and collections.
• Assisting with a variety of administrative and operational tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Reliability

Detail-oriented

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires you to have received a work-study award.

To verify if you have received a work-study award, please consult the Financial Aid Award Summary area in your LionPATH account.

A Federal Work Study award does not guarantee a job is available.

Penn State Brandywine Campus Library is hiring part-time, undergraduate Student Library Assistants for Fall 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• providing excellent customer service to library users
• maintaining library spaces and collections
• assisting with a variety of administrative and operational tasks

This position is ideal for reliable, courteous, detail-oriented students who enjoy helping others and working in an academic environment.

This is a 5 - 10 hours/week position.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have received a Federal Work Study award for the 2026-2027 academic year and submit an online application with a resume.

The starting hourly rate for this job is $12.00.

Federal Work Study job performance is evaluated either annually or through ongoing mentorship.

Students who received a Federal Work Study award have the opportunity to obtain a job and perform related duties either on campus, or remotely, if possible and at the discretion of the employer.

Students applying for Federal Work Study positions should clarify expectations with their potential employer regarding either on campus/in person or remote work arrangements.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.

The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

ABOUT US

There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities. Across 24 campuses, our 100,000 students and 40,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom – it’s the positive impact made on communities across the world.

Our ideals stem from our origins as Pennsylvania’s sole land‑grant institution, which allow us to continue to bring positive impact to humanity through our teaching, research, and engagement mission.

And across the world is a community of Penn Staters – more than half a million strong – driven by that same spirit to serve our local and global communities. At Penn State, passion is met with collaboration in an environment that is rooted in shared pride for the accomplishments of our fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Penn Staters cheer each other on to build a culture committed to service and engagement.

Our University values represent our core ethical aspirations for all our daily activities and actions as students, faculty, staff, and volunteers at Penn State. Our values are as follows; Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence, and Community.

We Are Penn State. One Community. Impacting Many.