Working Title: Library Student Assistant - FWS

State Role Title: Federal Work Study

Position Type: Federal Work Study

Position Status: Part-Time

College/Division: JMU Libraries

Department: 100114 – Libraries, Student Employment

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $12.41

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/A

Beginning Review Date: 

About JMU:

Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

General Information:

JMU Libraries have multiple openings for students to work in the service point desks in Rose Library and JMU Libraries Express.

Available Open Positions are for the Spring Semester January – May 2025!

We are seeking conscientious students who are excited about this valuable learning and working experience.

JMU Libraries welcomes candidates who can contribute to the rich mix of skills, voices, life and work experiences, cultures, and perspectives found in our university community (https://www.jmu.edu/academic-affairs/diversity/index.shtml). Our mission is to engage with JMU's diverse communities in their creation and search for knowledge, by providing academic resources, physical and virtual spaces, and educational and research services. Please visit the Libraries' website (https://www.lib.jmu.edu/guiding-statements/) to review our statements on aspirational culture, diversity, and other core values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Student assistants participate as part of the Libraries team to ensure timely responses to all library users needs using their customer service skills to assist library users by circulating books, media, and equipment, answering questions at the desks, over the phone, and online, actively participating in ongoing training, assisting with special projects, and providing other services when needed.

Additional duties may include maintaining equipment, shelving and organizing materials and collections, scanning, data entry, and general support for library operations.

Hours per week:
Range from 7 – 15 and will include evenings and weekends.

The libraries are open 7 days a week; therefore, it is important that your hours of availability be included on your application.

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates who can maintain an excellent attitude throughout user interactions, commit to an environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, communicate with supervisors and coworkers in a timely manner, and manage their schedule with regular on-time attendance.

Candidates should exhibit a passion for lifelong learning, be a skilled listener, and have a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Hired students for Library and Information Services will be required to work shifts in both locations we manage, JMU Libraries Express and Rose Library.

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:  

Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

Students must have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or disability-svcs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.