Student - Library Acquisitions & Electronic Resources Management

Tulane University Libraries; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 6,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University Libraries is seeking a Federal Work Study eligible student to join our team. The position supports the library by processing new titles, handling newspapers, packing materials, preparing items for binding, and verifying electronic resource access.

Hours are 10–12 per week with a $12/hour rate, Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:30 PM; evenings and weekends are not available. Active enrollment at Tulane is required, and FWSP eligibility is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment as a Tulane student.
• Federal Work Study eligibility strongly preferred.
• Hours limited to 10–12 per week; evenings and weekends not available.
• Role involves processing library materials and verifying access to electronic resources.

Responsibilities

• Processing newly acquired titles for the library collection
• Handling incoming newspapers and journal issues
• Packing and unpacking library materials
• Preparing items for commercial binding
• Verifying access to electronic resources
• Assisting with various departmental projects
• Spanish language skills are preferred for at least one position

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Spanish language skills

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Federal Work Study Eligibility (strongly Preferred).
This position begins as soon as agreed upon for the semester and ends on a determined basis. 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, 8:00 AM–5:30 PM
Evening and weekend shifts are not available
Hourly Pay Rate: $12 per hour
10-12 hours per week
Active enrollment as a student at Tulane University required
This position is open to all applicants (regardless of Federal Work Study funding) but Federal Work Study eligibility is strongly preferred.

• Processing newly acquired titles for the library collection
• Handling incoming newspapers and journal issues
• Packing and unpacking library materials
• Preparing items for commercial binding
• Verifying access to electronic resources
• Assisting with various departmental projects
• Spanish language skills (preferred for at least one position)
• Experience with Microsoft 365
• Attention to detail and reliability

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.

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].