Student Assistant - Acquisitions & Discovery

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

LEAD Courses

Free sports events

Childcare discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

North Carolina State University is seeking a Student Assistant - Acquisitions & Discovery in Raleigh. The role handles daily processing of library materials, including unpacking shipments, journal processing, and shelf prep, with data entry and Alma record maintenance.

Responsibilities include special projects, RFID encoding for Hunt materials, and maintaining a clean, organized work area. Schedule is 8-10 hours/week, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Good computer skills and attention to detail are required.
• Strong communication skills and legible handwriting are desirable.
• Regular schedule and dependability; ability to lift stacks.

Responsibilities

• Process library materials daily: unpack shipments, prep for shelving, journal processing.
• Maintain organized work area and assist with special collections processing.
• Perform Alma record maintenance, data entry, and data quality checks.
• Support RFID encoding for Hunt materials and help with special projects.
• General cleanup and recycling duties as needed.

Skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Legible handwriting

Regular schedule and dependability

Ability to lift stacks

Job description

Position Information

Student Assistant - Acquisitions & Discovery

Student

8-10 hours/week, Monday through Friday

The Student Assistant - Acquisitions & Discovery is responsible for the daily processing of library materials, including unpacking shipments, preparing materials for shelving, journal processing, and maintaining an organized work area. Additional duties include assisting with special collections processing, Alma record maintenance, data entry, and special projects as assigned.

Core Responsibilities

• Shelf prep - Tattle-Tape (as needed) and label making (RUSH).
• Unpacking GOBI boxes, checking invoices, and placing items on work shelves.
• Unpacking monograph shipments.
• Opening GOBI boxes.
• Unpacking single-vendor receipts.
• Breaking down recyclables.
• Journal check-in process.
• Shelf prep when shelves are filling (NON-RUSH).
• Journal binding preparation.
• Journal shelving.
• General cleanup of work area.
• Recycling - downstairs (as needed).

Additional Duties

• Creating call number flags for Special Collections items, including faculty publications and archival materials (Bookbot).
• Sending Provost books to Preservation.
• Searching titles in Alma for owned items (gift work).
• Adding items to existing records.
• Creating bookplates for special projects.
• Data entry.
• Serials access verification.
• RFID encoding (Hunt materials only).
• Other projects as assigned, with priorities determined at the time of assignment.
• Other tasks as training is provided.

Required Skills

Good Computer skills; attention to detail; good communication skills; legible handwriting; regular schedule and dependability; ability to lift stacks

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Requirements and Preferences

• Work Schedule: 8-10 hours/week, Monday through Friday
• Department Required Skills: Good Computer skills; attention to detail; good communication skills; legible handwriting; regular schedule and dependability; ability to lift stacks
• Valid NC Driver's License required? No
• Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range: $12/hour

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date: 11/03/2026

EEO Statement

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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