Temporary | Library Student Assistant (Summer)

Position Overview

The Notre Dame Law Library is seeking a detail-oriented, reliable current Notre Dame undergraduate student to join our team. This role provides vital support in maintaining our collections and assisting with various library operations. If you are looking for a flexible on-campus job with a quiet, focused environment, this is the perfect fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Collection Maintenance: Label, reshelve, and "shelf-read" books to ensure the collection remains perfectly organized.
• Stack Management: Shift sections of materials, manage loose-leaf filing updates, and adjust shelving racks as needed.
• Departmental Support: Retrieve research materials and assist with small, specialized projects for various library departments.

Hours & Flexibility

• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Up to 10 hours per week
• Availability: Shifts must fall between 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Fridays.
• Flexibility: Hours are highly flexible and can be scheduled in 2 to 4-hour increments to accommodate your class schedule (to be finalized during the interview).

 

How to Apply

• To apply, please email your resume and a list of your available hours during the shifts listed above to:
  • Heather Clark-Grabarek 📧 [email protected] 

 

This is a temporary position for the summer.

Eligibility:

• Must be a current Notre Dame undergraduate student.

Core Skills & Attributes:

• Detail-Oriented & Organized: Exceptional organizational skills with a sharp eye for detail (essential for accurate shelf-reading and filing).
• Reliable & Self-Motivated: Highly dependable, possessing a positive attitude and the ability to work effectively and responsibly with minimal supervision.
• Strong Communicator: Good verbal communication skills for collaborating with library staff and assisting patrons.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform routine library tasks, including lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Comfortable utilizing a step stool to reach higher shelves, shifting materials, and adjusting racks.

Compensation: $15/hour

 

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.