Library Technical Services Student Assistant

Library Technical Services Student Assistant

McDaniel College is a four‑year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original "Colleges That Change Lives," McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student‑faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student‑centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary.

Job Title:

Library Technical Services Student Assistant

Effective Date: 07/09/2026

Reports to:

Cataloging Supervisor & Acquisitions Manager

Department:
Library

Rate of Pay:
Maryland Minimum Wage

FSLA Status:
Non‑Exempt

Location of Position:
Hoover Library, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157

Duration of Appointment:
August 05, 2026 to May 25, 2026

Schedule:

Schedule is at discretion of supervisor

Evaluation Procedures:
Student workers are evaluated on a continuous basis.

The Library Technical Services Student Assistant is responsible for supporting the Technical Services Department's daily activities.

• Checking in periodicals on an automated system and shelving.
• Applying/inserting library identification on materials received by the library.
• Checking in newspapers.
• Shelf reading periodicals and popular collections.
• Shifting periodicals, government documents, microfilm and microfiche collections.
• Searching the book stacks for duplicate copies.
• Searching a variety of databases for bibliographic information.
• Unpacking/sorting new library materials.
• Unpacking/processing bindery shipments.
• Labeling and pasting materials.
• Matching workslips, OCLC printouts and library materials.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

• Current undergraduate student at McDaniel College.
• Free time to work a minimum of 5 hours per week (Mon.
  
  - Fri., 8 am - 4 pm).
• Interest in library work and willingness to perform various types of work.
• Ability to work with accuracy and attention to details.
• Dependable work habits.
• Ability to quickly arrange workload in order to deal with competing priorities.

• Familiarity with computers and computer applications.
• Experience with online library catalogs.

• This position requires sitting or standing for long periods of time, as well as lifting, bending and stooping.
• This position does have some lifting involved when processing materials and shifting.
• Finger/hand dexterity and steadiness is involved when labeling and pasting. The ability to use a keyboard and mouse is required. The overall setting of the job is in an area conducive to a normal office environment with minimal exposure to adverse conditions.

• Follow the policies and procedures established by the appropriate Data Stewards.
• Comply with federal and state laws and regulations as well as College policies, procedures, and standards associated with the College computing resources and institutional data used.
• Use institutional data only as required for the conduct of College business within the scope of employment.
• Implement safeguards prescribed by appropriate Data Stewards for Limited Access and Restricted Data.
• Ensure the appropriateness, accuracy, and timeliness of institutional data used for the conduct of College business.
• Report any unauthorized access, data misuse or data quality issues to the appropriate Data Steward for remediation.
• Accept and complete the confidentiality statement yearly if access includes Restricted data.
• Report any suspected data breach to the CIO and the IT Help Desk as soon as possible.

McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.