Work Study - Fall '26 - Library Student Worker

McMurry University; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

McMurry University is seeking a Library Work Study for the Jay Rollins Library in Abilene, Texas. The role focuses on shelving, checking in/out books, assisting patrons, and answering phones, under the supervision of Lauren Mantooth. Candidates should have strong academics, clerical accuracy, and a good work ethic.

Preferred skills include customer service and basic library/computer abilities. Responsibilities include varied tasks as assigned by library staff, with physical demands such as

Qualifications

• Student worker expected to maintain accuracy in clerical tasks.
• Good customer service and communication skills are important.
• Reliable, responsible work ethic for a student position.
• Familiarity with library tasks or computer use is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Check in, check out, pull, shelve, and shelf-read books.
• Assist library patrons with inquiries and directions.
• Answer phones and route inquiries as needed.
• Perform various tasks assigned by library staff.
• Support general library operations as needed.

Skills

Strong academics

Clerical accuracy

Customer service

Work ethic

Library software

Job description

Job Description

• Library Work Study
• Supervisor: Lauren Mantooth
• Location: Jay Rollins Library
• Phone extension: 325.793.4688

Job Duties

• Includes but is not limited to:
  • Checking in, checking out, pulling, shelving, and shelf-reading books
  • Assisting library patrons
  • Answering phones
  • Various tasks as assigned by library staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Students who are academically strong and responsible
• Accurate clerical skills
• Good customer service skills
• Reliable work ethic
• Library and computer skills are preferred but not required

Physical Demands

• Lifting, bending, reaching and hauling will occur in this position

Special Instructions

• 1) Upload a summary or 1 page resume describing any work and volunteer (such as community, church, or sports) experience and academic achievement.
• 2) Provide contact information: phone number and McM email address (use ONLY your McMurry student email address).
• 3) To work, all candidates please contact financial aid to be sure they have all documents, signatures, etc., required of you.
• Upon hire, if you have not worked at McMurry in the last year, you must present original forms of acceptable identification needed to complete the eligibility to work form (I-9) and banking information for direct deposit. You may view list of acceptable forms of ID at: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/acceptable-documents

McMurry University is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the university community and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status, in employment or the provision of services, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is also prohibited pursuant to University policy.