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A Summer Student Library worker assists with various tasks in a library during the summer months, often as part of a temporary or internship position. Duties typically include shelving books, helping patrons find materials, assisting with library programs and events, and performing basic clerical work. This role provides students with hands-on experience in a library setting and helps them develop organizational and customer service skills. It's a great opportunity for students interested in libraries, education, or community service.

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Infographic showing various Summer Student Library job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 37% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,667 per year, or $20.5 per hour.

Summer Library Access Services Aide

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

$10/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 14 days ago


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Job description

We value our students! If you see an open position that is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
For full consideration candidates MUST submit both a resume AND cover letter.
Position Description:
As a Library Access Services Aide, you will staff the library desk, answer patron questions, and provide excellent customer service. You will also help maintain the organization of the library collection, work extensively with our library computer systems, assist with resource sharing (EZBorrow and ILLiad) duties, and undertake special projects as appropriate.
Position Characteristics:
  • Staff the library desk, answer patron questions in-person and by phone and email, and/or direct patrons to appropriate staff members
  • Learn and be able to explain all JKM Library policies and procedures that pertain to circulation
  • Check books, room keys, and other materials in and out
  • Shelve books, perform inventory on the library collection, and search for lost items
  • Assist with resource sharing responsibilities, including processing incoming materials and shipping
  • Work with library staff on additional special projects as needed

Learning Outcomes:
  • Define, develop, and apply principles of excellent customer service
  • Demonstrate proficiency with library computer systems and the Dewey Decimal System
  • Demonstrate problem solving ability and critical thinking skills

Availability and Other Requirements:
  • Be able to work 10+ hours per week in-person in the library building
  • Ability to lift, transport, sort, and shelve library materials
  • Must maintain patron confidentiality
  • Preference is given to applicants with federal work study and flexible schedules.

Pay is $9/hr. It increases to $10/hr at the start of the 4th semester in the position.
To apply for this position, please submit both a cover letter and resume. Here are a few helpful resources (these are just examples, no need to follow them exactly!) if you are new to writing these:
  • Resume advice and examples: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/resume-examples-student and https://careerservices.upenn.edu/preparing-effective-resumes/undergraduates-student-resume-samples/
  • Cover letter advice/examples: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/college-student-cover-letter

All current student employees should notify their other manager(s) if you work multiple jobs on campus at the same time. Additionally, students may not work more than 20 hours per week (combined between all campus jobs) during the academic year. Students may not exceed 980 work hours per calendar year.
Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer.
Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.
Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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