Library Student Assistant, Collections and Resource Sharing Department, Fall 2026

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Work type: Student
Location: Newark, DE
Categories: Libraries & Museums, Fall Semester, Undergraduate Students

Hiring Group: Undergraduate Students Only

Anticipated Start Date: September 2026

Estimated Pay: $15.00/hour

Number of Jobs Available: 1

Schedule: Friday from 10:00 am – 1:00pm

Location: Morris Library

Role Description:

The Library, Museums and Press, Collections and Resource Sharing Department, is seeking, responsible, motivated undergraduate students. Search for and retrieve library materials from the Morris, Chemistry and Physics Library stacks. Scan articles and book chapters out of bound journals and books. Prepare and pack books for shipment and unpack incoming items. Deliver filled book carts to the Library mail room and the Collections Sharing and Delivery Office. Create shipping labels and help maintain a database of address records in the department’s shipping software. Prepare items for placement on Help Desk hold shelf. Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:  

  • Ability to perform detailed and accurate work in a fast paced office environment
  • Customer service skills preferred
  • Experience with Library of Congress call number system preferred
  • Familiarity with flatbed and overhead scanning equipment preferred

Hiring Timeline:

Application Review: 8/25/2026 - 8/30/2026

Interviews: 8/28/2026 - 9/5/2026

Offers Extended: 9/5/2026

* Please note that dates are subject to change depending on the needs of the department.

Applicants must be undergraduate students at the University of Delaware. Work study eligibility can be found here. Applicants who are not enrolled as undergraduate students at the University will not be considered for this position. Employment Limitations and Exceptions

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