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The Pennsylvania State University

Part-Time Student Library Assistant, Penn State Brandywine (Federal Work Study)

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A Library Assistant or Technician assists librarians with organizing materials and helping patrons. Works in a public library, school library, or specialized medical, business or law library. May assist with technology resources in the library.

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Part-Time Student Library Assistant, Penn State Brandywine (Federal Work Study) The Pennsylvania State University remote work United States, Pennsylvania, Media Aug 26, 2026 APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS
CURRENT
PENN STATE EMPLOYEE
(faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT
(not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires you to have received a work-study award.

To verify if you have received a work-study award, please consult the Financial Aid Award Summary area in your LionPATH account.

A Federal Work Study award does not guarantee a job is available. Penn State Brandywine Campus Library is hiring part-time, undergraduate Student Library Assistants for Fall 2026. Student Library Assistants support daily library operations by: providing excellent customer service to library users; maintaining library spaces and collections; and assisting with a variety of administrative and operational tasks. This position is ideal for reliable, courteous, detail-oriented students who enjoy helping others and working in an academic environment. This is a 5 - 10 hours/week position. To be considered for this position, applicants must have received a Federal Work Study award for the 2026-2027 academic year and submit an online application with a resume. To verify if you have received a Federal Work Study award, please consult the Financial Aid Award Summary area in your LionPATH account. The starting hourly rate for this job is $12.00. Federal Work Study job performance is evaluated either annually or through ongoing mentorship. Students who received a Federal Work Study award have the opportunity to obtain a joband perform related duties eitheron campus, orremotely, if possibleand at the discretion of the employer. Students applying for Federal Work Study positions should clarify expectations with their potential employer regarding either on campus/in person or remote work arrangements.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines