[Hiring] Part-Time Student Library Assistant @Penn State University

Role Description

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
• 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
• Submit an online application with a resume

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 job and perform related duties either on campus or remotely, if possible and 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.

Requirements

• Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies

EEO Statement

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.