Working at the Library

Thank you for your interest in a employment at the Buley Library. We welcome all applicants to explore the opportunities our vibrant academic community has to offer. The library is committed to supporting innovative scholarship, student success, teaching and learning, and meaningful engagement across the university community. We value and support a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and we seek to foster an environment where individuals from all backgrounds feel welcomed.

Benefits of employment at the Buley Library include:

  • Engaging with a diverse student body and contributing to their academic success through personalized guidance and instruction 
  • Collaborating across the Library and University in support of teaching, learning, research, and service to the community 
  • Participating in research, scholarship, and innovation that advance the academic mission of an R2 university 
  • Working within a supportive academic environment that encourages professional growth, curiosity, collaboration, and service

We invite applicants to join the Buley Library in advancing teaching, learning, research, scholarship, and community engagement within a collaborative and supportive academic environment.

SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Click on any of the following job titles to view a job description and application information.  If required, applications can be found on the SCSU Human Resources Jobs Page and Student Career Services Jobs Board. 

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No open positions at this time

Library Faculty/Librarians are faculty positions and represented by the SCSU Chapter of the AAUP.

No open positions at this time

Working on-campus is a great way to gain real work experience and earn a some money, all while maintaining focus on academic pursuits! We understand you are students, and prioritize your education by being flexible with your class schedule. Library Services hires a number of student workers during the year to assist with operations in the library. We have need to student workers all hours the library is open, including nights and weekends.

Here are some of the types of work across library divisions:

  • Access Services - assisting library users at the check-out desk, shelving returned materials, retrieving requests from the shelves, keeping materials on the shelves neat and orderly. We are looking for those who have strong customer service skills.
  • Research and Instruction - maintaining the library's reference collection, including shelving and retrieving materials, neatening and moving books on the shelves, and updating and replacing signage. Clerical and data entry. Assisting instruction librarians with preparation for instruction classes, exhibits, and other projects. Optional work in customer service, marketing, and social media.
  • Technical Services - assisting with processing library materials, serials and microfilm shelving and shelf reading, work on scanning projects, and sorting materials for recycling.  We need students who are able to do repetitive tasks, are detail-oriented, and can lift up to 30 pounds.
  • Special Collections - assist users with retrieving and handling materials in special collections. Assist with organization and conservation work in special collections storage vault.
  • Library Administration - Providing assistance at the library security desk. Closing and securing the library daily.

The library prioritizes hiring students who are eligible for Federal Work Study. No experience is necessary, but we are especially interested in those who have prior library experience, either paid or volunteer.

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The library has a limited number of Graduate Assistant positions available each year. Opportunites will be posted on the School of Graduate and Professional Studies GA opportunities page.

The Buley Library Internship Program aims to match interns with projects that align with their interests while also connecting them to ongoing library initiatives. Interns may also have opportunities for shadowing staff and participating in informational interviews.

Example projects include:

  • Designing and leading workshops on library-related tools and resources such as citation managers, research metrics, AI-assisted search, and databases like Scopus, often tailored to specific audiences
  • Subject librarianship, where interns shadow librarians, assist with instruction and reference work, and engage in professional development activities like webinars and readings while also exploring other libraries’ collections and guides
  • Interns may also work on creating exhibits using materials from Special Collections and Archives, which involves researching the history and origin of the items

Supervisors may require regular readings or recommend specific materials, but we encourage all interns to read widely in their chosen field.

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