Cormac McCarthy Collection's Cataloging Student Library Assistant
Department
Position Type
Student Library Assistant
Hours Per Week
Hours per week
10.00
Pay Rate
Hourly Wage
$11.00
Description
The Cataloging department at UT Libraries is seeking one student library assistant to perform searches in library catalogs and to process library material in the Cormac McCarthy Collection. This position will be active for a limited duration from May 2026-February 2027.
Hours Needed: 10-15 hours per week; Monday-Friday (between the hours of 8:30am and 5:00pm)
Responsibilities & Duties
Duties to include:
- Processing books and other material: labeling, applying security strips, etc.
- Search for catalog records in UT Libraries and WorldCat catalog databases for the titles in this collection to support the project’s cataloger
- Assist in other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Ability to type with accuracy
- Attention to details
- Knowledge of library classification system and/or willingness to learn
- Microsoft Office skills (e.g. Excel)
- Physically able to push book carts and lift books
- Comfortable working with technology
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Non-English language skills a plus
Application Procedures
Please send your application to apanigab@utk.edu with a cover letter, resume, summer class schedule, and Fall Class schedule, if enrolled. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.