Library Assistant Law Library Jobs in Washington

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Position Title
Student Library Assistant I _On-Campus FWS
Level of Support
Student Support I
Position Type
On-Campus FWS
Number of Openings
2
Work Hours
During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), Weekends (Saturday-Sunday)
Wage Per Hour
18.40
Division/School
GW Libraries & Academic Innovation
Department Name
103302 UN LIB BLDG AND ACCESS SRVCS
Department Bio
GW Libraries and Academic Innovation (LAI) is a catalyst, a spark to generate new ideas and new possibilities. Responsive to the changing landscape of information and education, being sensitive both to traditional and emergent modes of communication, we bring together diverse constituents of faculty, students, and staff in a highly collaborative, dynamic, and deeply engaged intellectual community to support research, teaching and learning. As part of the larger George Washington University, we are a nexus where exciting things happen, where change happens, where growth happens. Please visit https://library.gwu.edu/
Position Specific Summary
The Student Library Assistant is responsible for assisting with library opening and closing procedures. Have customer service and communication skills. Greet patrons entering and exiting the Gelman Library. Monitor the security gates and check patron's materials when an alarm is initiated. Participates in returning materials to the stacks, sorting books and re-shelving items. Pull books for Consortium loan service and process books according to a determined workflow. Assists patrons at the Checkout desk, by charging and discharging borrowed materials and answering questions regarding patron's accounts. Able to work a minimum of (10) hours per week (the max is 20 hours per week) in person including one weekend day (Saturday and or Sunday). Customer Service Experience. Must be available from the first week of classes through finals week; no time off during the first or last two weeks of the semester.
Standard Position Description
The student will support the administrative and logistical tasks in a GW library. Tasks may include: retrieving and reshelving materials, staffing the reference desk and assisting on-site patrons, fulfilling patron requests for scans and photocopies of materials, stacks management, assisting staff with researching patron reference queries, monitoring patrons for compliance library and university protocols, and record-keeping tasks to support collection management practices. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.
Professional Outcomes
Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism
Required Qualifications
This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications
Able to work at various locations including Gelman Library and Eckles library. Able to work 4 to 5 hours per shift. Must be available from the first week of classes through finals week; no time off during the first or last two weeks of the semester. Able to work day, evening, and nights until midnight.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
07/13/2026
Job Close Date
07/22/2026
Campus Location
Foggy Bottom
Work Type Designation
In-Person
Hiring Manager Name
Tina Presson, Kelsey Thias
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment-free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.
For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.
Background Check
The student employee will:
In this position, the student will not perform any functions and/or have access to any financially, safety, or security sensitive items listed above. - Background check not required.