Student Library Assistant II_Off-Campus FWS

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Libraries invites applications for a Student Library Assistant II (Off-Campus FWS) at the DC location. This role supports collections maintenance, circulation, patron services, and may assist with acquisitions and gifts processing.

Responsibilities include assisting at the reference desk, reshelving materials, processing patron scans/photocopies, stacks management, and coordinating with staff. Hours are M–F 8am–5pm; wage is $19.65 per hour. Openings: 1.

Qualifications

• Some applicable educational, technical, or professional experience required.
• FWS award is required for Off-Campus FWS positions; attach the FWS Program Student Statement.

Responsibilities

• Assist at the reference desk and with patron services.
• Retrieving and reshelving materials and stacks management.
• Process patron requests for scans and photocopies; support acquisitions and gifts processing.
• Coordinate with staff on special projects and general library operations.

Job description

Student Library Assistant II_Off-Campus FWS

Fill out your application carefully and completely, including attaching the correct documents as requested. You will NOT be able to withdraw and reapply if you make a mistake.

Positions may close unexpectedly if they reach a high number of applicants. It is in your best interest to apply promptly to any positions that interest you.

If this position title includes the label On-Campus FWS or Off-Campus FWS, it is for students with a Federal Work Study (FWS) award for the current school year ONLY. Applicants to these positions will be required to verify this by attaching their FWS Program Student Statement as a required document. Do not apply unless you meet this criterion.

Position Title

Position Title Student Library Assistant II_Off-Campus FWS

Level of Support

Level of Support Student Support II

Position Type

Position Type Off-Campus FWS

Number of Openings

Number of Openings 1

Work Hours

Work Hours During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm)

Wage Per Hour

Wage Per Hour 19.65

Division/School

Division/School Division/School

Department Name

Department Name Smithsonian Libraries

Department Bio

The Smithsonian Libraries support curatorial, research, exhibition, educational, and other
program activities of the Smithsonian Institution’s 21 museums and multiple research
centers. National Postal Museum near Union Station Metro.

Position Specific Summary

The NPM Library Assistant will gain experience with collections maintenance, circulation
and patron services, research methods, acquisitions and gifts processing, and may work
on special projects. Collections work consists of repetitively lifting light objects and boxes
of books (that may weigh as much as 20 pounds), pushing loaded book trucks (that may
weigh up to 100 pounds), climbing stools and ladders, and reaching to the floor.

Standard Position Description

The student will support and coordinate administrative and logistical tasks in a GW library. Tasks may include: coordinating projects, assist with supervision and training for student staff, overseeing operating procedures for closing shifts, retrieving and reshelving materials, staff the reference desk and assist on-site patrons, fulfilling patron requests for scans and photocopies of materials, stacks management, assisting staff with researching patron reference queries, and record keeping tasks to support collection management practices. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.

Professional Outcomes

Professional Outcomes Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Inclusion, Technology and Data, Career Development

Required Qualifications

Some applicable educational, technical, or professional experience required, some training will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

Able to work unsupervised and independently. Able to do detailed, painstaking work with accuracy and efficiency. Familiar with bibliographic details such as title, author. Good communication and problem-solving. Interest in postal history or stamp art.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/13/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/01/2026

Campus Location

Campus Location Off-Campus FWS Partner - DC Location

Work Type Designation

Work Type Designation In-Person

Hiring Manager Name Lashawn Mahoney

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action ( EEO /AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment–free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.
For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement .

The student employee will: Off-Campus FWS position or a position with an external community partner - May or may not require a background check or work clearances external to GW.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Federal Work Study (FWS) offer for the current school year? FWS positions require a FWS offer from the Office of Student Financial Aid. Please do not apply for FWS positions if you have not been offered a FWS award.
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• FWS Program Student Statement (Only Attach the Official Document)
• Library Availability Form (complete & attach): go.gwu.edu/libraryform

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter