Federal Work-Study Library Assistant

Job overview

The Federal Work-Study Library Assistant role is onsite at Post University’s main campus library in Waterbury, CT. The posting states minimum wage, with no numeric rate specified. The position supports the daily operations of the Traurig Library and is open to Post University students who receive financial aid approval for Federal Work Study. The assistant helps patrons use library resources and supports circulation, shelving, and routine library operations. The work also gives student employees experience in interpersonal communication, data entry, organization, and time management.

What you'll do

• Cover night shifts when needed
• check in mail and shelve materials
• manage circulation check-in, check-out, and renewals
• shelve returned materials
• assign library cards and help patrons use the online catalog and databases
• answer phones
• assist with interlibrary loans and reserve materials
• troubleshoot copiers and printers
• help patrons locate videos, DVDs, and law collection materials
• shelf-read materials
• assist with special projects such as collection inventory.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

federal work-study

library assistant

library circulation

patron support

shelving

post university

waterbury ct

part-time

10–20 hours weekly

current student required

minimum wage

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires current Post University student status and financial aid approval for Federal Work Study; approximately 10–20 hours per week. Schedule may include days, nights, and weekends.

About the employer

Post University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.