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Library Assistant - Academic Programming

Library Assistant - Academic Programming

Fairmont State UniversityFairmont, wv
17 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Responsibilities

The Library Student Assistant for Academic Programming supports the library’s efforts to enhance academic engagement and foster a culture of learning across campus. This role involves assisting with the planning, promotion, and execution of academic-focused events, workshops, and resources designed to support students’ academic success and faculty collaboration.

  • Assist in planning and organizing academic workshops, study sessions, and programs focusing on various subjects (, research skills, citation management, academic writing)
  • Track attendance, and collect feedback for future programming improvements
  • Help create resource materials or handouts for workshops (, research guides, citation tools, study strategies)
  • Assist in setting up spaces for events, including tech support (, projectors, microphones) and materials distribution
  • Support student engagement by helping to facilitate academic programs and encouraging participation
  • Collaborate with faculty members to identify academic programming needs or opportunities for library partnerships
  • Complete other library assistant duties (shelving, shelf-reading, tidying) as required

Minimum Qualifications

  • Positive attitude, adaptable, and eager to contribute to the library’s mission
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, and staff
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Basic knowledge of academic library services and resources (, research databases, citation tools, library catalogs)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite is a plus
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Students in this role must commit to working one evening shift (5-10pm) Sunday-Thursday each week
  • Notes to Applicant This position requires Federal Work-Study as part of your financial aid package.

    To confirm your eligibility, please contact the Student Employment Office at . Student Appointment Length Academic Year Base Hourly Rate $$ Quicklink for Posting Department / Supervision Department Library Services Employment Location Main Campus Position will report to (title) Assistant Library Director Recruitment / Advertising Anticipated Hire Date 08 / 18 / 2025 Job Posting Date 06 / 27 / 2025 Job Close Date

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