Summary

The Interlibrary Services (ILS) Student Assistant supports the Library’s resource sharing and document delivery services through Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and AU Chapter Requests. The student assistant processes requests from users, and tracks resource sharing usage data, fines, unclaimed loans, and shipped items. The incumbent may also assist with additional projects for the ILS unit.

Essential Functions

• Processing incoming and outgoing ILL loan and article requests, as well as Document Delivery chapter requests.
• Shelving, retrieving, and transporting books and other print materials.
• Packaging and shipping outgoing library materials.
• Processing and checking in incoming materials.
• Digitizing chapter and article resource sharing requests.
• Fulfilling e-journal lending requests and uploading articles through ILLiad software.
• Uploading requested material to patron accounts.
• Learning and interpreting copyright and license agreements for electronic collections.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Part-time.
• 12 - 20 hours per week.

Salary Range

$18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Available to work during the 2026 summer session in addition to the coming academic year.
• Excellent customer service, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• This position requires a minimum commitment of 12 hours worked per week during Summer, Fall, and/or Spring semesters, and incumbents are required to work through Study Days for Fall and Spring semesters.
• Both Federal Work Study recipients and non-FWS applicants are encouraged to apply.