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How much do interlibrary loan student assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for interlibrary loan student assistant in the United States is $16.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an interlibrary loan student assistant?

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Student Assistants are students who work in a library to help facilitate the borrowing and lending of materials between libraries. Their main responsibilities include processing requests for books, articles, and other resources that are not available in their home library, as well as preparing items for shipment or pickup. They may also assist with tracking returns, maintaining records, and providing customer service to library patrons. This position offers valuable experience in library operations and the opportunity to develop organizational and communication skills.

What does an interlibrary loan student assistant do?

As an Interlibrary Loan Student Assistant, your daily tasks often include processing borrowing and lending requests, locating materials within the library, packaging and shipping items, and updating request statuses in library systems. You will also communicate with library staff, other institutions, and sometimes patrons to ensure the timely delivery of materials. This role is essential for supporting access to diverse resources, helping both local and remote users obtain materials not held at their home library. Your work directly contributes to the library's mission of resource sharing and academic support.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an interlibrary loan student assistant?

Success as an Interlibrary Loan Student Assistant requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and basic familiarity with library systems, usually supported by enrollment as a student and sometimes prior library experience. Competence with integrated library systems (ILS), interlibrary loan management software such as ILLiad, and office productivity tools is often expected. Strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work independently set outstanding candidates apart. These skills ensure accurate and efficient processing of materials, timely service for patrons, and smooth operation of library resource sharing.

What is the difference between Interlibrary Loan Student Assistant vs Library Clerk?

AspectInterlibrary Loan Student AssistantLibrary Clerk
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or ongoing college courseworkHigh school diploma or equivalent
Work EnvironmentLibrary or academic setting, assisting with interlibrary loan processesPublic or academic library, handling general patron services
Employer & IndustryLibraries, educational institutionsLibraries, public institutions
Common Search & ComparisonInterlibrary Loan Student Assistant vs Library Clerk

The main difference is that the Interlibrary Loan Student Assistant focuses on managing interlibrary loan requests and resource sharing, while the Library Clerk handles broader patron services like checkouts and inquiries. Both roles support library operations but have distinct responsibilities and skill requirements.

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Infographic showing various Interlibrary Loan Student Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,464 per year, or $16.6 per hour.

Interlibrary Loan Student Assistant

McDaniel College

Westminster, MD • On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

Other

Posted 13 days ago

Job description


Job Title: Interlibrary Loan Student Assistant
Effective Date: 07/16/2026
Reports to: Interlibrary Loan Supervisor
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.
Scope: Assist in providing Interlibrary Loan services to the College community
Responsibilities:
  • Opening the ILL Department's mail and sorting its contents
  • Checking materials in and out, using specialized software
  • Delivering materials to appropriate locations in the library
  • Retrieving books, periodicals and microfilm/fiche from library shelves
  • Preparing and packaging materials for shipment
  • Creating shipment requisitions using shipping software
  • Locating requested articles within books, periodicals and microfilm/fiche
  • Scanning requested articles using a flatbed scanner and microform scanner
  • Uploading and shipping scanned articles using specialized software
  • Returning materials to appropriate locations in the library
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
  • Current undergraduate student at McDaniel College.
  • Ability to work 6-8 hours a week while the department is open: Mon - Fri, 8am - 4pm.
  • Ability to focus, with attention to detail, in a distracting environment
  • Good organizational skills
  • Must be dependable, responsible and self-motivated
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to learn to operate flatbed and microform scanners, computer printers and office copier
  • Ability to learn to use multiple types of software
  • Ability to bend, reach, and grasp items from shelves; push a wheeled, book cart; lift packages 10 lbs. or less; sit for 1-2 hours and use a computer keyboard and monitor.
  • Must be punctual, dependable and able to work without direct supervision
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working in an office or library environment
  • Computer literacy with experience using multiple types of software

Additional Information:
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.
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