Student Worker
- Walsh Library Access Services
- 2026/27 Seton Hall University
- 4.1 South Orange, NJ Job Details Part-time 5 hours ago Qualifications Library collection arrangement Shelving (library and archives technical processing) Phone communication In-person customer service Shelf stocking Quality data entry Client interaction via phone calls Full Job Description Student Worker
- Walsh Library Access Services
- 2026/27 Job no: 497446 Full time/Part time:
Part-time Location:
South Orange Categories:
Student Employment
JOB SUMMARY
Walsh Library seeks student employees to assist in the Access Services department for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Primary duties would involve assisting at the circulation desk, performing various tasks in the physical library book stacks, and helping with various interlibrary loan duties. Shifts would be scheduled Monday-Friday 8am-midnight; Saturday 9am-5pm; and Sunday 11am-midnight.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides attentive and courteous customer service and general assistance at the circulation desk utilizing web-based circulation and reservation systems Check out and check in library materials; answer basic questions; retrieve library materials from stacks; perform basic searches in the library catalog Re-shelve library materials; perform shelf-reading and stack checks to verify library items are shelved in proper location; occasionally assist with book shifting Assist with interlibrary loan processing: update requests; pack materials for shipment; scan book chapters; and open and sort incoming mail. Performs basic data entry for some tasks. Assist with other Access Services and Dean's Office projects as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong attention to detail, consistent work ethic, and reliability. Ability to learn Library of Congress Call number system to properly retrieve, re-shelve, and assess arrangement of library books. Experience with data entry. Ability to take direction and understand verbal and written instructions. Punctual, responsible, and communicative with good attendance and clear understanding that work study jobs are paid work. Ability to work independently on repetitive tasks. Ability to read and follow instructions. Friendly customer service phone and personal skills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Proficiency with MS Excel and MS Word. Basic knowledge of library services and resources.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Physical Demands:
Pushing book carts, standing, occasional exposure to dusty shelves, occasionally lifting of up to 50 lbs. CONTACT Waverly Riley | David Frank |
FEDERAL WORK STUDY ELIGIBILITY
Not Required Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
Advertised:
30 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 02 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
