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Student Assistant Positions

Student help is a vital part of the Library's day-to-day operations; in fact, we are one of the largest student employers on campus! Nearly every department of the library employs students, their jobs ranging from patron assistance to office tasks to specialized departmental work. Generally, the library hires new students only at the start of each semester (including summer semesters). It is best to apply a month before the semester in which you want to begin working.

We are currently accepting applications for the following position. All student employee positions pay $9.00/hour at the time of initial hiring.

Student Employee Application

Positions Available

TITLE: Circulation Assistants (2-3 positions)
HOURS: 6-8 hours per week. Weekday, evening, and weekend hours needed.
REPORTS TO: Circulation Managers
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Provide routine circulation and research services to library patrons. Shelve books and media material and help maintain stack order. Perform other duties as assigned by Circulation Managers.

TITLE: Library Administrative/Marketing & Outreach Student Assistant (1 position available). This position is shared between Librarian and the CCLIR Administrative Office.
HOURS: 6-10 hours per week
REPORTS TO: Professor Rachael Muszkiewicz, and Julie Ault, Administrative Assistant to Dean of the Library
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Marketing & Outreach Assistant

  • Assist with the Library’s social media, displays, and programming. This involves:
    • Writing social media posts
    • Co-curating and creating library displays
    • Brainstorming, prepping, and marketing for library programming
    • Other duties and projects as assigned by the Librarian
    • Enthusiasm for silly ideas, and ability or willingness to learn Canva or other graphic design programs is essential, along with organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a high level of confidentiality.

Library Administrative Assistant

  • Scan and file administrative office documents
  • Assist with gift book processing (must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.)
  • Other office-related projects as assigned by the Administrative Assistant
  • The CCLIR Administrative Office is a professional office that requires the student assistant to carry out assigned duties in a professional manner. Neat and appropriate attire is required.

Applications are accepted during the following periods:

  • For fall semester employment: preference given to applications received by the end of April, but applications accepted until positions filled.
  • For spring semester employment: preference given to applications received by the end of November, but applications accepted until positions filled.

For more information on available student jobs across campus, you are encouraged to visit the student career management platform.

Volunteer, Internship, and Practicum Opportunities

Positions appropriate for volunteer work are occasionally available at the Christopher Center. If you are interested in such a position, please submit your cover letter and resume (via email) to Library Administration (Library.Admin@valpo.edu). You will then be notified whether or not an opportunity exists in your area of interest.

If you are looking for an internship or practicum opportunity, please follow the procedures of your graduate program. The Christopher Center has a good history of providing these types of opportunities to graduate students in library and information science.