Student - Cataloging and Metadata

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Tulane University’s Howard-Tilton Memorial Library is seeking a student employee to assist the Cataloging and Metadata Department. The role is limited to 8–12 hours per week and begins as soon as arranged.

Pay is $10 per hour with a Monday–Friday schedule, and flexible shifts around class time. No prior library experience is required, and successful applicants must have Federal Work-Study eligibility and active enrollment.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment as a student at Tulane University
• This position is open to Federal Work-Study Award recipients only. See this page for more information about work study: Federal Work Study Program | Human Resources (tulane.edu)
• Previous library work experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Pack materials for outsourcing and create shipping lists.
• Unpack, receive, sort, and route incoming materials and returned materials.
• Perform basic searches and verify physical items against bibliographic records in library databases and systems.
• Occasionally prepare physical items for in-house processing (including applying labels, barcodes, property stamps, and protective covers).
• Occasionally pulling, sorting, and shifting books to make room for new materials.
• Follow instructions, pay close attention to detail, and assist with special departmental projects.

Job description

Job Description

The student employee supports Cataloging and Metadata Department personnel.

This position is to begin as soon as agreed upon for the semester. No more than 20 hours per week is allowed for all combined student positions. Please keep this in mind when applying for this position.

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Shifts: Flexible and scheduled around your classes

Hourly Pay Rate: $10/hour

Hours required: A minimum of 8 hours per week, up to a maximum of 12 hours per week

We are looking for a student with strong organizational skills and a willingness to learn.

Spanish knowledge is very helpful.

Responsibilities

• Pack materials for outsourcing and create shipping lists;
• Unpack, receive, sort, and route incoming materials and returned materials;
• Perform basic searches and verify physical items against bibliographic records in library databases and systems;
• Occasionally prepare physical items for in-house processing (including applying labels, barcodes, property stamps, and protective covers);
• Occasionally pulling, sorting, and shifting books to make room for new materials;
• Follow instructions, pay close attention to detail, and assist with special departmental projects.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment as a student at Tulane University
• This position is open to Federal Work-Study Award recipients only. See this page for more information about work study: Federal Work Study Program | Human Resources (tulane.edu)
• Previous library work experience is not required.

Required With Application

Please submit a cover letter with information about your experience. Also please submit a screenshot of your class schedule from classschedule.tulane.edu and a screenshot of your work-study acceptance and amount from Gibson when applying with FWS.

About Us

Everyone here at the Howard‑Tilton Memorial Library strives to make this a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space. We’re looking for students who are outgoing, thrive on public interactions, and enjoy showing off the library’s resources.

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [e-mail] .