Fitchburg State University

Undergraduate Student Employment-Library Assistant

Closes: Dec 7, 2026

Salary: $15 per hour

About Fitchburg State University:

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 6,000 full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

Institutional Diversity and Social Justice

Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also those who can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research and mentorship.

Job Description:

The Library is seeking a student for employment. This position is funded by the university. All undergraduate students looking for employment are welcome to apply. Please see below the specific duties and responsibilities for the position.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Greet patrons that approach the service desk
Answer informational, directional and service questions, in-person, over the phone and on chat

Assist patrons with searching for items in the library catalog; Referring patrons to reference staff as necessary

Check library materials out to users, process returns and create study room reservations

Provide technology assistance, such as maintaining printers by refilling paper and toner, fixing paper jams, helping patrons with scanners, laminator, wifi, etc.

Load book carts, sort books and shelve items, maintain order in the stacks by assisting in stacks maintenance activities: shelf reading, inventory, shifting, pick-ups, sorting, searching for missing items, cleaning and special projects

Assist with course reserve processing, interlibrary loan and scanning

Assist with the opening and closing of library

Assist with user experience activities such as surveys, data collection and data entry

Opportunity to participate in displays and activities such as Finals crafts and goodie bags

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Proactive and friendly customer service attitude
Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written)
Ability to perform detail-oriented tasks with accuracy and efficiency
Dependable and responsible
Professional demeanor
Self-motivated; ability to work without direct supervision
Ability to lift heavy books, move carts, have tolerance for exposure to dust and perform tasks with repetitive motion and bending

Additional Information:

This is a part-time, non-benefited student only position and the hourly rate is $15.00.

Shift Information:

Hiring for the Fall 2026 semester
Must be able to work at least 6 hours within: Mondays: 7:45am-11:45pm; Wednesdays: 10am-11:45pm
The library is open on select holidays and when classes are canceled due to inclement weather.

Priority Review:

Once an applicant is hired, the job posting will be removed, most likely prior to the application end date. In order to be considered, submit your application soon.
To be considered, you must submit all of the following: resume, cover letter, Fall 2026 class schedule, and weekly availability

Fitchburg State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and be prepared to enter name/contact information for three professional references.

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