Student Library Assistant - Federal Work Study

Penn State University•University Park, PA

47d•$12•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires you to have received a work-study award. To verify if you have received a work-study award, please consult the Financial Aid Award Summary area in your LionPATH account. A Federal Work Study award does not guarantee a job is available. The John M. Lilley Library is seeking applicants for federal work study student staff positions for the spring 2026 semester. A successful candidate must be available to work some evenings (until 10:00pm) and be willing to alternate with other student assistants to work a few weekend shifts each semester. Job duties include working at the circulation desk, shelving library materials, maintaining the integrity of the library`s collections, processing incoming/outgoing mail, and assisting staff in other service areas of the library. The starting hourly rate for this job is $12.00. Federal Work Study job performance is evaluated either annually or through ongoing mentorship. Students who received a Federal Work Study award have the opportunity to obtain a job and perform related duties either on campus, or remotely, if possible and at the discretion of the employer. Students applying for Federal Work Study positions should clarify expectations with their potential employer regarding either on campus/in person or remote work arrangements.

Requirements

Must have received a work-study award
Must be available to work some evenings (until 10:00pm)
Be willing to alternate with other student assistants to work a few weekend shifts each semester