The Furman University Libraries employ approximately 60 student assistants.

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Description: This student assistant works in the Technical Services area of the Duke Library. They conduct physical processing of new books including adding call number stickers and security tape. They also assist with receiving select materials, help with electronic resources projects, and conduct other duties as assigned. This position requires the ability to lift and move books and the ability to focus on detail-oriented work for moderate periods of time.

Typical Hiring Season: As needed. No jobs available at this time.

Available Hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday

Typical Hours Worked Per Week: 10 hours

Number of Students Typically Employed: 1-2.

Manager's Name: Alyssa Nance

Description: These student assistants work at the Circulation desk at the Duke Library, Music Library, and/or Science Library. Responsibilities include: checking out materials to patrons, checking in returned materials, shelving new and/or returned materials, locating materials on the shelf for holds, shifting library materials, assisting with inventory projects and other duties as assigned.

Typical Hiring Season: early fall, early spring, and/or summer.

Available Hours: Anytime the libraries are open. [Link to Library Hours]

Typical Hours Worked Per Week: 5-10 hours

Number of Students Typically Employed: 50

Manager's Name: Robyn Andrews

Description: These student assistants work in the Digital Collections Center of the Duke Library. They convert physical materials like books and photographs into digital files using scanning hardware and software. They also use graphic design software like Adobe Lightroom to edit the scans.

Typical Hiring Season: As needed. No jobs available at this time.

Available Hours: 9am - 4pm, Monday - Friday

Typical Hours Worked Per Week: 10 hours

Number of Students Typically Employed: 2-3

Manager's Name: Rick Jones

Description: These student assistants primarily work at the Duke Library Research Assistance Desk to provide information and research assistance to library users via chat/text, phone, or in person. They help students, faculty, and community members use our databases, conduct searches, cite sources, and provide support in other aspects of the research process. They help people locate physical materials, such as books, in the library, and access digital materials such as journal articles. Additionally, they provide basic technology support for printing, microfilm, and other needs.

Typical Hiring Season: spring and early summer.

Available Hours: 9am - 12am, Monday - Friday

Typical Hours Worked Per Week: 5-10 hours

Number of Students Typically Employed: 6-8

Manager's Name: Miles Dame

Description: These student assistants work in the Special Collections and Archives department of Duke Library. They organize and file materials; catalog material using MS Word or Excel; shelve and retrieve materials. They need to be able to carefully follow written and oral instructions and to communicate clearly and concisely; they need to handle rare and fragile materials with care and to lift 40lbs with or without reasonable accommodations. Department open Monday to Friday, Noon to 5pm.

Typical Hiring Season: As needed. No jobs available at this time.

Available Hours: 12pm - 5pm, Monday - Friday

Typical Hours Worked Per Week: 5 - 10 hours. Shifts must be at least 2 hours.

Number of Students Typically Employed: As needed.

Manager's Name: Special Collections Assistant