FWS/Student Assistant (Summer & Fall 2026): Library Services

Salary

$10.00 Hourly

Location

Beaumont, TX

Job Type

Part-Time Student

Job Number

202600291

Home Org

Library Services

Opening Date

05/29/2026

Closing Date

10/31/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

This student position involves a range of responsibilities aimed at supporting library operations. Key tasks include moving books and heavy items, managing carts and shelves, replacing books, scanning photos, and entering data into spreadsheets. Additionally, the role includes covering the front desk, answering patron inquiries, and assisting with duties on the upper floors as needed..

Essential Job Functions

What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities:

Students will assist with both customer service and project work, including:

• Covering the 1st-floor desk: answering patron questions, assisting students, checking out materials.
• Daily shelving, straightening books, and maintaining study areas (tables, chairs, etc.).
• Assisting with copy machines, printers, scanners, computers, fax machines, and cash registers.
• Using Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Opening and closing library shifts (based on schedule availability).
• Special project work such as:
  • Moving and boxing large numbers of books.
  • Moving metal shelves and carts.
  • Scanning photos and entering data in spreadsheets.
  • Assisting with heavy lifting and moving items to dumpsters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy lifting, moving books, and pushing carts.
• Moving tables, chairs, and shelves.
• Carrying trash and paper to dumpsters.
• Standing for extended periods.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

The library is open late nights and weekends. Student workers should expect to cover a variety of shifts as their class schedule permits, including:

• Late nights (as late as 2:15 a.m.)
• Evenings
• Early mornings (as early as 7:00 a.m.)
• Day shifts
• Saturdays and Sundays

Other qualifications include:

• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to assist students with library needs, including Blackboard.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Ability to use Internet browsers (Chrome, Firefox, etc.).
• Willingness to learn library software (Workflows).
• Ability to operate a cash register and handle transactions.
• Federal Work Study eligibility preferred.

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.