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Part-Time Library Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Mar 17, 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. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Physical and Mathematical Sciences Library seeks a customer service-oriented individual to provide assistance at the reference and circulation desk, starting Spring 2026 semester. Responsibilities include: providing service to library users; performing circulation transactions; opening and/or closing the library; assisting in the location of materials in the stacks, course reserves, reference, and online collections; shelving library materials, shelf-reading and maintaining collections; answering general information and basic reference questions; other clerical, technological, and problem-solving activities and projects as assigned by (or in absence of) full-time staff. Preferred: work experience in a public service setting (library customer service especially preferred, but not required). Requires: Excellent interpersonal and oral communications skills; excellent computer skills; ability to follow directions and keep a schedule. Must be willing to work a combination of evening, weekend and daytime hours and be a dependable team player. Candidates should complete the online application, and, in addition, upload a cover letter and resume. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES 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