Library Information Student Assistant-- Work Study
Springfield
Thursday, 21 May 2026
Meyer Library’s Access Services Department is seeking out-going and detail-oriented student employees for the Library Information Desk. Library Information Student Assistants play a pivotal role in providing customer service as they welcome a diverse community of users and connect them to Library services and resources. Duties range from staffing the main information desk, lending library materials, shelving duties, and utilizing the libraries’ online catalog. Also, assisting with special projects. Required Qualifications Library Information Student Assistants must have excellent customer service and communication skills, the ability to work independently, as well as flexibility and dependability. This job can require long periods of time standing and requires the ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs. Library Information Student Assistants must meet all University requirements to work on campus. We are only seeking student assistants able to work the days and times below around their classes if taking classes. This is for summer hours only. Please list all the times you’re available to work at the bottom of your cover letter. Monday 8 am-8 pm Tuesday 8 am-8 pm Wednesday 8 am-8 pm,Thursday 8 am-8 pm. Friday 8 am-6 pm. Saturdayclosed. Sundayclosed. This is for Summer Semester only. Hours will change in the Spring and Fall according to students’ schedules. Required to work finals week the same number of hours you work during the semester, but different shifts around classes. Fall and Spring hours are Monday through Thursday 8 am to 12 am, Friday hours are 8 am to 6 pm, Saturday hours are 9 am to 6 pm, and Sunday hours are 3 pm until 12 am. Students are expected to work at least one 12 am shift and a weekend shift. Finals hours are extended to 2 am Monday through Wednesday, Thursday hours are 6:30 am until 12 am, Fridays 9 am until 12 am, and Saturday 7 am until 6 pm, and Sunday 1 pm until 2 am. Everyone will be working a 2 am shift and a weekend shift during finals. Your summer work experience could make you eligible to work Fall semester and then Spring semester. Required Certifications None Additional Qualifications All students chosen will have on the job training. Would like to start training during intersession or sooner.