Student Worker: Library- Information Desk

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University – Department Library in Commerce, TX, seeks a Student Worker to provide front-line service to library users and assist with daily operations.

The role involves helping patrons, checking materials in/out, guiding to departments, and supporting staff with printers and digital systems. Must be enrolled as an undergrad and available weekends/evenings.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student.
• Available on weekends and evenings.
• Basic computer and typing skills.
• Basic phone operations and communication.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Team-oriented with a customer service focus.
• Able to use library booking software and website.
• Able to move and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty, staff, students, and community borrowers with informational and directional queries.
• Check in and check out books and other library materials.
• Direct customers to other departments and areas of the university when appropriate.
• Handle routine requests for supplies and provide assistance with library printers, photocopiers, and other library technology equipment.
• Assist with maintenance of general stacks, including shelving, shelf reading, and shifting of collection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Team-oriented

Basic computer skills

Phone operations

Organizational skills

Accurate and detailed work

Library website navigation

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate student at Texas A&M University–Commerce

Job description

Student Worker – Library Information Desk

East Texas A&M University – Department Library, Commerce, Texas. Job Type: Student Worker. The position provides front‑line customer service to library users.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty, staff, students, and community borrowers with informational and directional queries.
• Check in and check out books and other library materials.
• Direct customers to other departments and areas of the university when appropriate.
• Handle routine requests for supplies and provide assistance with library printers, photocopiers, and other library technology equipment, troubleshoot equipment, and report issues as needed.
• Assist with the maintenance of general stacks, including shelving, shelf reading, and shifting of collection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Texas A&M University–Commerce.
• Available on weekends and in the evening.
• Basic computer and typing skills.
• Basic phone operations (answering, holding, transferring).
• Basic organizational skills.
• Ability to perform accurate and detailed work.
• Team‑oriented, able to work toward common goals of the library and university.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Basic tasks for opening/closing the library.
• Ability to navigate the library website and booking software.
• Assist with monitoring building use and enforcing library policy.
• Physical: capable of moving, pushing, pulling, and lifting medium to heavy weight (20–50 pounds) items, and handling material that may contain dust, mold, or mildew.
• Preferred: Previous experience in a library or customer‑service related position.
• Security‑sensitive position; applicant must undergo criminal history investigation and meet institutional verification requirements.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.