Student Library Assistant

Penn State University; Erie (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is looking for student library assistants for the fall 2026/spring 2027 semesters at the John M. Lilley Library. This role requires assisting library patrons, shelving materials, and maintaining library collections. Candidates must adapt to flexible scheduling around classes, including weekday and weekend shifts.

A successful candidate will possess strong teamwork and communication skills. The position offers a pay rate of $12.00 per hour and is crucial for maintaining library operations.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to teamwork.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting library patrons at the circulation desk.
• Shelving library materials.
• Maintaining the integrity of the library’s collections.
• Processing incoming/outgoing mail.
• Providing basic reference services.
• Assisting staff in other service areas of the library.

Skills

Customer service

Communications

Teamwork and collaboration

Research and problem-solving

Job description

Job Description and Position Requirements

The John M. Lilley Library at Penn State Behrend is seeking applicants for student library assistant positions for the fall 2026/spring 2027 semesters.

Work shifts will be scheduled around class schedules. Class schedule permitting, a successful candidate must be willing to work some weekday shifts beginning at 9:00am, some evening shifts until 10:00pm and alternate with other student library assistants to work a few Sunday shifts each semester.

Job duties include:

• Assisting library patrons at the circulation desk
• Shelving library materials
• Maintaining the integrity of the library’s collections
• Processing incoming/outgoing mail
• Providing basic reference services
• Assisting staff in other service areas of the library

This position plays an essential role in maintaining appropriate staffing levels during the library’s hours of operation, ensuring the continued integrity of the library’s collections and facilitating patrons’ access to the library’s resources and services.

Skills Utilized and Developed

• Customer service
• Communications
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Research and problem‑solving

The rate of pay is $12.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to teamwork
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

Background Checks

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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