Student: Digitization, Archives & Technical Services Library Assistant 2026-27

Augsburg University is committed to helping our student explore their vocation. As a University with a calling, we welcome the unique gifts that each of our employees brings to our collective work, and we are committed to supporting our students as they seek to match those gifts with the needs of the University and our larger community.

Student employment with Augsburg is more than a job - it is an opportunity for Augsburg students to gain meaningful work experience in a supportive setting that promotes professional growth, personal accountability, teamwork and collaboration and quality work that lives up to our mission of educating students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.

Students perform a variety of tasks to assist with the maintenance of the Library & Archives collections,

and the purchasing and cataloging of new materials for the library.

Responsibilities

Scheduling & Hours

- Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- 10 hours per week

Work-study eligible students welcome.

Preferred

If you have questions about your work-study eligibility, please consult your financial aid award letter or

contact Student Financial Services: studentfinances@augsburg.edu

Responsibilities

Pre-order searching to confirm price and availability of materials; Processing new cataloged materials, including attaching barcodes, labels and dust-jackets; Withdrawing titles from the collection and preparing withdrawn items for shipment or disposal; Shelf maintenance, including shifting, reshelving books, and shelf reading; Assisting with Interlibrary loan functions; Creating metadata and descriptions for digitized photographs; Processing archival materials

Requirements

Students must be currently enrolled at Augsburg and must be work-study eligible.; Able to lift boxes up to 40 pounds; Strong organizational and time management skills,; Attention to detail and accuracy (both alpha and numeric); Ability to work independently

Nice to have

Familiarity with library catalog searching,; General office experience, especially filing, MS Office & Google Workspace apps; Basic experience with photography & Adobe applications is helpful

Benefits

Rate of Pay: $16.45/hour; Minnesota Sick and Safe Time; Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave; Not eligible for health insurance benefits; Resume; Cover Letter (optional)