Job Description

Position Title:

Summer Library Assistant

Position Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Categories:

Staff Non-exemptThe Summer Library Assistant will primarily work on library projects both individually and with members of a team. Up to 1-2 hours of each day may be spent providing customer service to patrons at the Library Services Desk. Library Services Desk staffing entails all aspects of circulating library materials using the library’s online circulation module. This position provides basic directional assistance to patrons regarding the library and campus, helps patrons search the online library catalog, and answers the desk telephones.

Job Duties:

Reporting Relationships:

• You will report to the Library Services Desk Assistant.

What You Will Do:

• Core Material Handling & Organization: Arrange returned circulating materials on book trucks. Accurately reshelve library materials in the stacks. Collect and prepare in-house used books for reshelving. Verify the accuracy of book placement (shelf reading). Perform shifts of collection sections as needed. Perform inventories of assorted collections.

• Patron Support & Retrieval: Search for missing or mis-shelved items requested by patrons. Visit faculty offices to assist with book returns and renewals.

• Facility & Documentation Maintenance: Clean out lockers and study carrels, and verify key functionality. Edit library documentation, photocopy documents, and collate.

• Processing Materials: Print spine labels, stamp and add security strips to new books for library's collection. Conduct repairs on old books by adding glue, adhesive tape and other assorted tools.

• Withdrawing Items: Access WorldCat to delete our local holding records for books marked to be withdrawn from collection. stamp books for withdrawal and place them back on wooden book trucks.

• Non Essential Functions: The job description's listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Work Setting:

• On campus, student facing

Work Schedule:

• This is a 3 month summer position (May 2026 Through August 2026).

• 20-30 hours a week, non-exempt (hourly), non benefits eligible job based in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.

• Willing to work until 5:00pm 1-2 days a week.

What You Will Bring:

• Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written instructions.

• Customer service oriented.

• Computer and software knowledge including word processing, spreadsheet, and email.

• Detail oriented and demonstrated ability to take initiative.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently as well as part of a team.

• Willingness to work scheduled shifts and arrive on time.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, push, pull and reach above and below shoulders.

• Ability to move objects (books and boxes of books) up to 25 pounds unassisted.

• Ability to climb and work on stools and ladders.

Job Exempt:

No

Salary Range:

12.00-12.00

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu