Library Student Assistant

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Posting Number STU
00030PO26

Job Title Student Employee

Internal Title Library Student Assistant

Campus Upstate

College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level

Department UPS Library

Advertised Salary $10 per hour

Location of Vacancy USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Part/Full Time Part Time

Hours per week 12

Morning shifts:
Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 7:15am. Shift end times flexible, depending on student schedule and department needs.
Afternoon shifts: 2-4 days per week, with variable hours between 12 and 6.

Job Search Category Student Employee

As a student member of our Access Services team, your main responsibility will be to help staff the Access Services department during morning hours. Reliability and responsibility are the highest priorities. Duties will include helping to open the building, staffing the Information Desk, providing technical support, and assisting in the makerspace. Additional duties may include shelf work, pulling books for patrons, troubleshooting hardware/software issues, working with IT to resolve issues as needed, and recording statistical information.

Federal Work Study students are preferred.

Federal Work Study students are preferred. Applicants must be dependable and available to work early mornings. Applicants must be able to push book carts weighing up to 50 lbs. Applicants must be able to use step stools in a routine and safe manner. No experience necessary. Maintain minimum enrollment (6 HOURS ) during Fall and Spring terms.

Number of Vacancies 2

Desired Start Date 08/18/2026

Job Open Date 07/30/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your expected graduation date?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your current cumulative GPA?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you worked on-campus before?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * If yes, list department name and supervisor.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you currently working another on-campus job?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * If yes, list department name and supervisor.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you been awarded Federal Work Study for this semester?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is your major?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your current student status?
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
  • Graduate Student
• * What is your College affiliation? Please list one of the following:
  Business Administration & Economics College of Arts & Sciences Department of Psychology Education Fine Arts & Communication Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Information Management Systems Language, Literature & Composition Math & Computer Science Natural Sciences Non-Profit Administration Nursing Pre-Professional Social & Behavioral Sciences Social Sciences, Philosophy & History Undeclared

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Order these numbers from least to greatest: 98.14, 198.0142, 89.420, 198.24, 98.0021, 198.204, 98.001, 98.120, 198.4, 198.0124.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Why are you interested in this position?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you ever worked in a library? If so, describe your typical responsibilities.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Can you work at least two early mornings per week?
  • Yes
  • No

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information