Special Research Collections - Student Library Assistant (Fall)

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Oklahoma's Bizzell Memorial Library seeks a Student Library Assistant to staff the 5th Floor Special Collections and help patrons with several distinctive collections. You will greet visitors, answer inquiries at the desks, and explain reading room rules while assisting with various special collections and projects.

Work hours will be coordinated with your class schedule; occasional evening or Saturday duties may be required; a background check is required and you must be enrolled

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in the Fall Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma.
• Attachment of Fall 2026 class schedule is required.
• Background check will be performed.

Responsibilities

• Staff Welcome Desk and Research Desk; greet visitors and answer phones.
• Explain reading room rules and assist with collection materials.
• Assist with digitization, interlibrary loans, stacks, and maintenance.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service skills

Written and spoken English

Education

Enrolled as a student (Fall Term)

Job description

Pay Range:

Targeted salary of $10/hour, based on education and experience.

Benefits Eligible:

No

Work Schedule:

Supervisor will work with student employee to find a work schedule that works around their class schedule.

Travel:

Not required

Position Introduction:

Student Library Assistants in Bizzell Memorial Library 5th Floor Special Collections provide assistance to patrons using the History of Science Collections, the Bass Business History Collection, the John and Mary Nichols Collections, and the Bizzell Bible Collection. Duties include staffing the Welcome Desk and the Research Desk, greeting visitors, answering telephones, explaining reading room rules, and paging books for patrons. Student employees may also assist with digitization projects, filling interlibrary loan requests, stacks, maintenance, and other duties as assigned. Student employees may be asked to work an occasional evening or Saturday event.

Required Education and Experience:

Must be currently enrolled in the Fall Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma.

Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Must attach Fall 2026 class schedule

Required Attachments:

• Resume
• Class Schedule
• Available Hours

Skills:

• Basic Computer skills
• Customer service skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively in written and oral English

Required Certifications and Licenses:

None

Department Preferences:

• Preference will be given to students who are able to work in the position for more than one semester
• Previous library work experience
• Comfortable with a variety of software, database applications, and new information technologies

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check:

Yes