Work Study Library Assistant

Bridgewater Bagel & Coffee; Bridgewater (MA); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Bridgewater State University – Maxwell Library invites applications for a Work Study Library Assistant. This on-campus role supports circulation and access services, shelving, and patron assistance on the West Campus.

You will engage with students and staff, manage materials, and help maintain library operations. Ideal candidates are BSU undergraduates registered for at least six credits in Fall 2026 and with a Work Study award.

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate student at Bridgewater State University enrolled for at least six credits for Fall 2026.
• Must have Work Study award in your financial aid package.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer services at the Access Services Desk
• Answer patron questions and direct patrons to the appropriate library staff member
• Shelve books and other library materials
• Shelf read books and clean the stacks
• Retrieve holds from the stacks and assist patrons with retrieving books
• Use the library database to check books in and out
• Perform daily patron counts throughout the library
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service experience

Office skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Position Information

Title

Title Work Study Library Assistant

Position Description

Maxwell Library is a focal point of activity for the BSU community, supporting the teaching, learning and research needs of more than 11,000 students and 300 faculty members. Located on the West Campus, the library provides a variety of information resources and electronic tools for student and faculty use in a comfortable and inviting environment.
Library Student Assistants will be responsible to the following:

• Provide excellent customer services at the Access Services Desk
• Answer patron questions and direct patrons to the appropriate library staff member
• Shelve books and other library materials
• Shelf read books and clean the stacks
• Retrieve holds from the stacks and assist patrons with retrieving books
• Use the library database to check books in and out
• Perform daily patron counts throughout the library
• Other duties as assigned

Eligibility requirements:

• Must be a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student registered for a minimum of six credits for the Fall 2026 semester.
• Must have Work Study award in your financial aid package

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a customer service environment.
• General office skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

Ability to bend, stand and push a book cart.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate $16.00

Posting Number

Posting Number Stu05962P

Close Date

10/15/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program registered for at least six credits?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Work Study is a requirement for this position. Students who meet certain financial criteria may be awarded Work Study through financial aid. Have you been awarded Work Study as part of your financial aid package?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please provide the dollar amount of your Work Study award. This information is available in your financial aid package. If you need to verify, please contact your Financial Aid Counselor or the Financial Aid Office at 508-531-1341 or [e-mail]

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please provide the days and hours you would be available to work. Hours must be outside of your scheduled class times.

  (Open Ended Question)

Equal Opportunity Employer
Bridgewater State University is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.