Student - Library Processing Assistant

JobID: 1495

Category: Student Administrative

JobSchedule:

Posted Date: 2026-08-13T19:27:07+00:00

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Type of Student Employment: Work Study Only - ONLY Students with Federal Work Study are eligible to apply

• The primary responsibility involves processing and labeling both new and older books with call numbers, ensuring materials are properly prepared for shelving and circulation.
• Additional duties include searching the library stacks for specific items and reviewing new books for any signs of damage.

All work will take place in Howard-Tilton Library, where attention to detail and care for materials is essential.

This is a great opportunity for students interested in library science, conservation, or simply contributing to the behind-the-scenes work that keeps Tulane's collections in excellent condition.

Federal Work Study is required.

When applying, please submit a cover letter with information about work-study funding for the upcoming / current year and about your experience. Also please submit a screenshot of your class schedule from classschedule.tulane.edu and a screenshot of your work-study acceptance and amount from Gibson.

ABOUT US

Everyone here at the Howard-Tilton Memorial Library strives to make this a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space. We're looking for students who are outgoing, thrive on public interactions, and enjoy showing off the library's resources.

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person's race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane's employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu.