Job Description

Salary

$11.00 Hourly

Location

Firelands (Huron), OH

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Number

BGSU01537

Division

President's Office

Department

Student Employment

Opening Date

04/09/2026

Closing Date

4/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Summary

The student library assistant provides entry level support in the daily operations of the Firelands Library. This role does not require prior library experience and serves as an introduction to library services, resources, and procedures. Under staff supervision, the student library assistant performs a variety of basic tasks that support circulation services, patron assistance, and the overall maintenance of the library.



Career Readiness Competencies :

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Teamwork

Essential Functions

• Circulation and Patron support: Perform desk duties including answering phones, checking out and returning items, assisting with OhioLink and Main Campus requests, and responding to general patron questions.
• Technology Assistance: Help students with printing and computer access, including adding funds to BG1 cards, troubleshooting common issues, and contacting the computer lab for support when necessary.
• Materials and Facility Care: Shelve materials accurately, maintain cleanliness in library spaces and the staff breakroom, and restock supplies and the coffee bar as needed.
• Staff and Project Support: Assist library staff with copying, office work, and special projects that contribute to library operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at BGSU Firelands for at least six (6) credit hours.
• Ability to follow directions, work well with others, and also work independently with limited supervision.
• Clerical and organizational skills helpful.
• Must be able to push library carts with books on them.
• Previous library experience helpful but not necessary.

Additional Information

• Must be available to work between the hours of 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, though a schedule will be decided upon after hire.
  
  
• Considering applications for employment starting in May and also for employment starting in August semester.
  
  
  
  

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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