Student Aide - Rudolph Matas Library of the Health Sciences

This position is to begin as soon as agreed upon for the semester and end on a determined basis. No more than 20 hours per week is allowed for all combined student positions. Please keep this in mind when applying for this position. 

Hours per week: Typically one to three shifts per week

Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 4:30pm to 9pm, Sunday 1pm-6pm

Pay rate: $11.00 per hour

Open to: Graduate students in the health sciences

Federal Work Study: Not required

Library and circulation desk duties for this position include customer service responsibilities, checking materials in and out, answering basic reference and directional questions, answering phone inquiries, making the proper referrals and/or follow up to the reference librarians. Independently opening and closing the library at the correct time according to library and university hours. 

• Active enrollment as a student at Tulane University.
• proficient in locating books, journals, and databases on the library websites. 
• Basic knowledge of PubMed, using full-text resources and locating e-journals using the SFX system (TU Links). 
• A general knowledge of computer systems and computer service etiquette is required. 
• Students must become familiar with the campus hardware and software applications in order to resolve problems that arise. 
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential. 

REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION:

Please submit a cover letter with information about your experience. Also, please submit a screenshot of your class schedule from classschedule.tulane.edu and a screenshot of your work-study acceptance and amount from Gibson if applicable. 

About Us:

Everyone here at the Howard-Tilton Memorial Libraries strives to make this a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space. We’re looking for students who are outgoing, thrive on public interactions, and enjoy showing off the library’s resources.