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- TUSC Research Services Student Assistant - The Research Services Team (RST) at Tulane University Special Collections is seeking student employees to assist with the day to day operations of our archival reading room. Primary responsibility will be staffing the reference desk and assisting patrons or sorting, interfiling, shifting, and shelving rare books. Other potential responsibilities are answering remote reference requests, retrieving and shelving material for research appointments, and assisting with outreach and social media. Shifts are available weekdays between the hours of 9am - 4pm. Flexible schedule but longer shifts (3 to 4 hours) are preferred. Federal Work Study award required. Please attach a screenshot of your work-study award and class schedule when applying. Tulane University Special Collections (TUSC) encompasses the Hogan Archive of New Orleans Music and New Orleans Jazz, the Louisiana Research Collection, the Rare Books Collection, the Southeastern Architectural Archive, and University Archives. Its holdings are comprised of nearly 2,500 archival collections, over 100,000 volumes of rare books that date back to the 13th century, and other rare and unique materials that document the history, culture, and communities of New Orleans and beyond. Learn more about TUSC.
- Student Library Processing Assistant- The Conservation Department at Tulane University’s Howard-Tilton Memorial Library is seeking a student employee to assist with the day-to-day operations. This position offers $12 per hour for approximately 8 hours per week. The primary responsibility involves processing and labeling both new and older books with call numbers, ensuring materials are properly prepared for shelving and circulation. Additional duties include searching the library stacks for specific items and reviewing new books for any signs of damage. The work schedule is fixed: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:00pm to 5:00pm, and Thursdays from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. All work will take place in the Conservation Area of Howard-Tilton Library, where attention to detail and care for materials are essential. This is a great opportunity for students interested in library science, conservation, or simply contributing to the behind-the-scenes work that keeps Tulane’s collections in excellent condition. Federal Work Study is not required.
- Student Employee, Digital Initiatives- The Digital Initiatives department at Tulane University’s Howard-Tilton Memorial Library is hiring student employees to support the library’s digital collections during the fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters, with applications accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Students may choose to assist with digitizing archival materials or producing and transcribing audiovisual content, and while no prior training is required, those with interests in photography, archives, accessibility, or digital scholarship are especially encouraged to apply. Students with computer science backgrounds who wish to help the IT department with small projects are also welcome to inquire. The position pays $12 per hour, requires a minimum commitment of six hours per week, and allows students to set their own schedules between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work will be conducted in person at Howard Tilton, and although applicants with federal work study will be prioritized, the opportunity is open to all.
- Library Annex Student Assistant- Library Offsite Annex at Tulane University remote storage location on S Norman C Francis Parkway is seeking student employees to assist with the day-to-day operations. The primary responsibility will be assisting with shelving or retrieving materials, shifting collections as needed, and completing basic work in the library's online catalog to ensure materials are correctly identified as being housed at the Annex. Assisting with special projects related to the facility will be a primary function of this position. The position pays $13 per hour. Students should be able to work at least 10 hours per week between the hours of operation between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Federal work study required. PLEASE NOTE: This job requires the student to have their own transportation to get to the Library Annex and to Howard-Tilton Memorial library as needed.
The library posts available student positions on Handshake.com. Students interested in employment at the library should complete an online application there in order to be considered for a position.
The number of available student worker positions varies by semester. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by a library supervisor.
Human Resources Student Employment has additional information about student employment on campus. You can find that information here: https://hr.tulane.edu/student-employment/home.
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