Position Introduction:

Student Library Assistants in Bizzell Memorial Library 5th Floor Special Collections provide assistance to patrons using the History of Science Collections, the Bass Business History Collection, the John and Mary Nichols Collections, and the Bizzell Bible Collection. Duties include staffing the Welcome Desk and the Research Desk, greeting visitors, answering telephones, explaining reading room rules, and paging books for patrons. Student employees may also assist with digitization projects, filling interlibrary loan requests, stacks, maintenance, and other duties as assigned. Student employees may be asked to work an occasional evening or Saturday event.

Required Education and Experience:

Must be currently enrolled in the Fall Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma.

Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Must attach Fall 2026 class schedule

Required Attachments:

• Resume
• Class Schedule
• Available Hours

Skills:

• Basic Computer skills
• Customer service skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively in written and oral English

Required Certifications and Licenses:

None

Department Preferences:

• Preference will be given to students who are able to work in the position for more than one semester
• Previous library work experience
• Comfortable with a variety of software, database applications, and new information technologies