Oregon State University
Library Collection Maintenance Student Assistant
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, United States, 97333
Library Collection Maintenance Student Assistant
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
For additional information please contact:
Feelomain Maduma
at
feelomain.maduma@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval
Position Information Job Title : Library Collection Maintenance Student Assistant
Appointment Type : Student Employee
Job Location
Position Appointment Percent : 100
Appointment Basis : 12
Pay Method : Hourly
Pay Period : 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date : Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate : $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate : $17.50 (Standard); $17.00 (Non-Urban); $18.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary This recruitment will be used to fill four part‑time (maximum of 24 hours per week) positions for Library Collection Maintenance Project student assistants for the Valley Library at Oregon State University.
The position will support the multi‑year projects undertaken by the Library’s Collection Maintenance unit to organise the library’s physical collections for easy accessibility as well as space utilisation. This is a physically active position with long hours of standing. Training will be provided.
Transferable Skill Development OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation
through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career‑readiness skills in the primary areas below.
Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork
Position Duties
Assist in analysing and maintaining the physical library collection by organising, identifying items out of order, and reshelving items accurately.
Compile and update an accurate inventory of the physical library materials using Microsoft Excel sheets with a high level of accuracy.
Collaborate with the collection maintenance team to shift and dust library materials, clean library shelves and push a cart with library materials weighing up to 200 lbs.
Communicate clearly with team members and staff to ensure efficient task coordination.
Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard:
High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home‑schooling program.
Undergraduate and post‑baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term.
Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term.
Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term.
Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term.
*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full‑time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the
Office of International Services
(OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
Employee must be able to perform physically active tasks for up to 3 hours at a time including standing, walking, pushing a cart weighing up to 200 lbs, reaching overhead, and bending down for materials on shelves for 100 % of work shift (excluding break times).
Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student.
Eligible and available to work starting Winter term 2026 through next academic year 2026-2027. Long‑term commitment of 1 + years will provide continuity for this multi‑year project.
Ability to follow instructions and work independently and/or as part of a team.
Attention to detail and organisational skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with supervisors and fellow coworkers, both verbally and via email.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Work schedule will accommodate classes and other commitments. Work hours will be within operating hours of the department, Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am‑5:00 pm. No evenings or weekends.
Minimum 12 hours/week and maximum 24 hours/week during the term.
Optional work available during Summer term and breaks.
Work will be performed throughout the library in both public areas and staff workspaces.
Will work in dusty and dirty conditions. Masks and gloves will be provided.
This is a physically active position which may include some computer/desk tasks.
Rate of pay is $15.60
Posting Information Posting Number : P12638SE
Number of Vacancies : 4
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date : 01/05/2026
Posting Date : 11/21/2025
Closing Date : 11/25/2025
Recruitment Approach Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search: Competitive / Student – open to ALL qualified/eligible students.
Special Instructions to Applicants When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*) .
* This position requires working in dusty conditions and standing for long hours. Please provide an experience where you have worked in similar conditions. (Open Ended Question)
* This position will require a high‑level of accuracy, organization and attention to detail. Talk about a task you have performed where accuracy, organization and attention to detail were critical. What did you learn from doing that task? (Open Ended Question)
Notice of Availability In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Oregon State University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report covering each university campus location. The report includes important information about safety protocols, a wide range of current security policies, fire safety practices, helpful university and local resources, and crime prevention programmes, as well as crime and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. A paper copy of the report can be requested for no charge by emailing Clery.Compliance@oregonstate.edu.
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When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
For additional information please contact:
Feelomain Maduma
at
feelomain.maduma@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval
Position Information Job Title : Library Collection Maintenance Student Assistant
Appointment Type : Student Employee
Job Location
Position Appointment Percent : 100
Appointment Basis : 12
Pay Method : Hourly
Pay Period : 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date : Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate : $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate : $17.50 (Standard); $17.00 (Non-Urban); $18.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary This recruitment will be used to fill four part‑time (maximum of 24 hours per week) positions for Library Collection Maintenance Project student assistants for the Valley Library at Oregon State University.
The position will support the multi‑year projects undertaken by the Library’s Collection Maintenance unit to organise the library’s physical collections for easy accessibility as well as space utilisation. This is a physically active position with long hours of standing. Training will be provided.
Transferable Skill Development OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation
through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career‑readiness skills in the primary areas below.
Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork
Position Duties
Assist in analysing and maintaining the physical library collection by organising, identifying items out of order, and reshelving items accurately.
Compile and update an accurate inventory of the physical library materials using Microsoft Excel sheets with a high level of accuracy.
Collaborate with the collection maintenance team to shift and dust library materials, clean library shelves and push a cart with library materials weighing up to 200 lbs.
Communicate clearly with team members and staff to ensure efficient task coordination.
Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard:
High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home‑schooling program.
Undergraduate and post‑baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term.
Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term.
Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term.
Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term.
*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full‑time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the
Office of International Services
(OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
Employee must be able to perform physically active tasks for up to 3 hours at a time including standing, walking, pushing a cart weighing up to 200 lbs, reaching overhead, and bending down for materials on shelves for 100 % of work shift (excluding break times).
Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student.
Eligible and available to work starting Winter term 2026 through next academic year 2026-2027. Long‑term commitment of 1 + years will provide continuity for this multi‑year project.
Ability to follow instructions and work independently and/or as part of a team.
Attention to detail and organisational skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with supervisors and fellow coworkers, both verbally and via email.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Work schedule will accommodate classes and other commitments. Work hours will be within operating hours of the department, Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am‑5:00 pm. No evenings or weekends.
Minimum 12 hours/week and maximum 24 hours/week during the term.
Optional work available during Summer term and breaks.
Work will be performed throughout the library in both public areas and staff workspaces.
Will work in dusty and dirty conditions. Masks and gloves will be provided.
This is a physically active position which may include some computer/desk tasks.
Rate of pay is $15.60
Posting Information Posting Number : P12638SE
Number of Vacancies : 4
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date : 01/05/2026
Posting Date : 11/21/2025
Closing Date : 11/25/2025
Recruitment Approach Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search: Competitive / Student – open to ALL qualified/eligible students.
Special Instructions to Applicants When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*) .
* This position requires working in dusty conditions and standing for long hours. Please provide an experience where you have worked in similar conditions. (Open Ended Question)
* This position will require a high‑level of accuracy, organization and attention to detail. Talk about a task you have performed where accuracy, organization and attention to detail were critical. What did you learn from doing that task? (Open Ended Question)
Notice of Availability In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Oregon State University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report covering each university campus location. The report includes important information about safety protocols, a wide range of current security policies, fire safety practices, helpful university and local resources, and crime prevention programmes, as well as crime and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. A paper copy of the report can be requested for no charge by emailing Clery.Compliance@oregonstate.edu.
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