Students may only have 5 open job applications at a time.
Work Experience:
Entry-Level (Foundational)
Work Experience Description:
Suitable for students with basic foundational knowledge and little to no practical experience, ideal for freshmen or sophomores who have completed only introductory courses.
Job Summary
The Copy Cataloging Student Assistant supports the library's Technical Services unit by locating, importing, and editing existing bibliographic records and by helping maintain the accuracy of the catalog. During Summer, this position will focus heavily on the Children's collection weeding (deselection) project, assisting with the review, withdrawal, and record cleanup of materials being removed from the collection. Work is performed under the supervision of the Collections and Cataloging Librarian. This position is well suited to a careful, detail-oriented student who enjoys methodical, precise, and sometimes repetitive work where accuracy matters.
Note: The library currently uses OCLC WorldShare Management Services (WMS) and will migrate to EBSCO's FOLIO platform in January 2027. The student should be adaptable and willing to learn a new library services platform during their employment.
Application Requirements
In order to be considered for hire, please complete all of the following:
Complete application on Workday.
Upload most recent resume to Workday.
Upload a copy of your FALL 2026 class schedule to Workday.
Create and email a short video and SEND to the following to karen.keesing@byuh.edu. In the video...
Introduce yourself (name, hometown, major, date of graduation)
State why you feel you would be a good fit for work at the Library Circulation Desk
Describe yourself as a worker, including your most positive aspects
Identify challenges you have experienced being a worker, and describe your strategy to overcome these challenges
What are your career goals for after graduation?
Primary Responsibilities
Support the Children's collection weeding project: pull items flagged for review, verify them against the catalog, withdraw items in the system, and remove holdings/item records as directed.
Search WorldCat and the library catalog through OCLC WMS (WorldShare Record Manager) to locate and verify existing bibliographic records that match items in hand.
Verify that records match the physical item by checking title, author, edition, publication date, and other identifying details.
Download, import, and edit copy cataloging records according to established procedures.
Apply and verify call numbers (Library of Congress classification) and create or update holdings and item records, including barcodes and location codes.
Update collection statistics and maintain accurate counts of items processed and withdrawn.
Prepare materials for the shelf or for discard, including spine labels, ownership stamps, and processing/de-processing of withdrawn items.
Perform basic quality control and proofreading of records to catch errors or inconsistencies.
Assist with related technical services tasks, including preparation for the upcoming FOLIO migration, as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Currently enrolled BYU-Hawaii student in good academic standing and compliant with the CES Honor Code.
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy; able to catch small discrepancies and follow precise, multi-step procedures consistently.
Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently after training.
Comfortable with basic computer applications and able to learn new software systems, including a future platform migration.
Ability to handle repetitive tasks carefully without losing accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous library, clerical, or data-entry experience.
Familiarity with a second language (helpful for processing the library's international and foreign-language materials).
Interest in library science, information organization, or a related field.
Education
Lower Division Courses Completed
Work Experience
3 Months of Directly Relevant Experience
Physical Demands
Typical office environment
Candidates must also be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Involves sitting at a workstation for extended periods and regular handling of books and materials; the weeding project includes light lifting, pulling, and moving carts of items.
Base Rate Per Hour:
16.00