Student Worker - Walsh Library Access Services

Overview

Walsh Library seeks a Federal Work Study student employee to assist in the Access Services department for the Spring 2026 semester, with the potential to continue through the  academic year. Primary duties involve assisting at the circulation desk, performing tasks in the physical library book stacks, and helping with interlibrary loan duties. Preference given to candidates with evening (through midnight) and weekend availability and willingness to work during extended hours (through 2AM) and 24/7 schedule.

Regular shifts would be scheduled Monday-Friday 8am-midnight;
Saturday 9am-5pm; and Sunday 11am-midnight.

• Provide attentive and courteous customer service at the circulation desk utilizing web-based circulation and reservation systems: check out and check in library materials; answer basic questions; retrieve library materials from stacks; perform basic searches in the library catalog and other library databases.
• Re-shelve library materials; perform various stacks maintenance tasks; and occasionally assist with book shifting.
• Assist with interlibrary loan processing: update requests; pack materials for shipment; scan book chapters; and open and sort incoming mail.
• Perform basic data entry for some tasks.
• Assist with other Access Services and Dean's Office projects as needed.

• Strong attention to detail, consistent work ethic, and reliability.
• Ability to learn Library of Congress call number system to properly retrieve, re-shelve, organize, and assess arrangement of library books.
• Experience with data entry.
• Ability to take direction and understand verbal and written instructions.
• Punctual, responsible, and with good attendance, understanding that Work Study jobs are paid.
• Ability to work independently on repetitive tasks.
• Good customer service, phone, and interpersonal skills.

FEDERAL WORK STUDY (FWS) ELIGIBILITY IS REQUIRED

• Proficiency with MS Excel and MS Word.
• Basic knowledge of library services and resources.

FEDERAL WORK STUDY (FWS) ELIGIBILITY IS REQUIRED

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FEDERAL WORK STUDY ELIGIBILITY
YES – Federal Work Study eligibility required (check your Financial Aid Offer on the University Portal)

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).