Asset and Space Management Student Assistant

Hours/Week

Up to 20 hours per week

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM

Eligibility

Open to all students

The Asset and Facilities Management Student Assistant will work directly with the Library Business Manager to design, build, and maintain a comprehensive Airtable database documenting Z. Smith Reynolds Library's physical assets, spaces, furnishings, equipment, and building infrastructure. Through this collaborative project, the student will help create a sustainable asset and facilities information system that supports capital planning, maintenance, budgeting, space management, and future renovation projects.

The student will participate in designing the database structure, identifying the information most valuable to capture, and developing documentation standards before conducting room-by-room surveys to populate and maintain the system.

To see the full requirements for the position, please review the full job description for the Asset and Space Management Student Assistant.

Social Media and Communications Student Assistant

Hours/Week

Up to 20 hours per week

Schedule

When the library is open (includes nights and weekends)

Eligibility

Open to all students, FWS preferred

Social Media and Communications Student Assistants help manage and create content for ZSR Library’s official social media platforms with the goal of highlighting library resources, collections, events, services, and community impact. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a student interested in digital media, marketing, storytelling, or communications to gain hands-on experience while contributing to the library’s mission and strategic priorities.

To see the full requirements for the position, please review the full job description for the Social Media and Communications Student Assistant.

Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Student Assistant

Hours/Week

3-20 hours per week

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM

Eligibility

Open to all students

The Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Student Assistants are responsible for helping staff process loan, borrowing and delivery requests with minimal supervision.

To see the full requirements for the position, please review the full job description for the Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Student Assistant.

Public Services Student Assistant

Hours/Week

Up to 15 hours per week

Schedule

When the library is open (includes nights and weekends)

Eligibility

Open to all students, FWS preferred

The Public Services Student Assistants provide excellent customer service, support access to library resources and services, and assist with the maintenance of the library’s physical collections. Student Assistants work in three areas: the Welcome Desk, the Library Services Desk, and Collection Maintenance. Hours are also available for both summer sessions. Previous library experience is not required. Training will be provided.

To see the full requirements for the position, please review the full job description for the Public Services Student Assistant.

Resource Services Student Assistant

Hours/Week

3-5 hours per week

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM

Eligibility

Open to all students, FWS preferred

Resource Services is staffed Monday through Friday only, no evenings or weekends. Work is related to new library materials, documenting receipt and payment records in the computer, sorting mail, managing periodicals (magazines, newspapers, bound journals), and preparing books for the shelf.

To see the full requirements for the position, please review the full job description for the Resource Services Student Assistant.

Research, Instruction, and Outreach Student Assistant

Hours/Week

up to 10 hours per week

Schedule

When the library is open (includes nights and weekends)

Eligibility

Open to all students, FWS preferred

The Research, Instruction, and Outreach Student Assistants complete work on special projects which support the core duties of the team. This role is essential to maintain successful support for outreach endeavors and support department-specific projects and initiatives. Hours can be flexible, though at least half need to be during the M-F 8am – 5pm window.

To see the full requirements for the position, please review the full job description for the Research, Instruction, and Outreach Student Assistant.

SCA Collection Maintenance Student Assistant

Hours/Week

5-10 hours per week

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM

Eligibility

Open to all students, FWS preferred

Supports the physical management, preservation, and accessibility of rare books, manuscripts, and university archives within ZSR Library. Assists with collection shifting, space planning, archival processing, and user retrieval requests.

To see the full requirements for the position, please review the full job description for the SCA Collection Maintenance Student Assistant.

SCA Digitization Lab Student Assistant

Hours/Week

5-20 hours per week

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM

Eligibility

Open to all students, FWS preferred

Students working in the SCA Digitization Lab will convert physical objects such as photographs and documents into digital formats using a variety of technologies including high resolution scanners and digital SLR cameras.

To see the full requirements for the position, please review the full job description for the Digitization Lab Student Assistant.

SCA Preservation Lab Student Assistant

Hours/Week

4-6 hours per week

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM

Eligibility

Open to all students, FWS preferred

Preservation Lab Student Assistants will be taught to make archival boxes to protect our books from the ZSR’s general and rare book collections. This work has a learning curve and takes time to learn, but is rewarding. Students interested in working in the Preservation Lab should be willing to put in the time needed to learn how to repair our books.

To see the full requirements for the position, please review the full job description for the Preservation Lab Student Assistant.

SCA Reference and Processing Student Assistant

Hours/Week

8-10 hours per week

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM

Eligibility

Open to all students, FWS preferred

Reference and Processing Student Assistants will assist with collections work and public services for researchers and users. Provides essential operational support to the Special Collections & Archives team, ensuring high-quality customer service and office efficiency.

To see the full requirements for the position, please review the full job description for the Reference and Processing Student Assistant.