Work Study Library Student

Bridgewater Bagel & Coffee; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Bridgewater State University is seeking a Work Study Library Student for Maxwell Library. The role involves front-desk customer service, shelving and shelf-reading tasks, and assisting patrons with holds and cataloged items. You will use the library system to check items in and out and help maintain orderly stacks.

Eligibility requires a minimum six credits for Fall 2026 and a Work Study award. Prior experience in customer service is preferred, with a focus on reliable, friendly, and accurate

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student enrolled for at least six credits for Fall 2026 term.
• Must have Work Study award in financial aid package.
• Prior experience in a customer service environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service 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 tidy 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

Office skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate student

Work Study required

Job description

For additional information about this position or for a status update of your application, please contact:
Neil Yoder
[e-mail]

Title

Work Study Library Student

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.

Hourly Rate

$16.00

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.