Student - Library Acquisitions & Electronic Resources Management

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Howard-Tilton Memorial Library at Tulane University in New Orleans is seeking student staff for a part-time library support role. The position emphasizes careful handling of new titles, newspapers, and journals, with duties spanning packing/unpacking materials and prep for binding.

Evening/weekend shifts are not offered, and candidates must stay within 10–12 hours per week. Active student enrollment at Tulane is required, and Federal Work Study eligibility is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment as a student at Tulane University.
• Federal Work Study eligibility strongly preferred.
• Hours per week are 10–12.

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.

Skills

Spanish language skills

Attention to detail and reliability

Microsoft 365 experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

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.

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

Qualifications

• 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.

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] .