Graduate Student Job Descriptions

Program Description:

Kent State University Libraries & Media Services (LMS) employs students from the School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) each semester to work as Graduate Student Assistants (GSAs) in various departments of LMS. Graduate students in other departments/schools/colleges can also be considered for employment in the GSA program.

These positions are Student Employment, NOT assistantships (i.e. no fee waiver; no stipend). The beginning salary is $7.85 per hour. GSAs are expected to work 12-20 hours per week during semesters depending upon the needs of the department in which they are employed. GSAs are encouraged to work during intersessions if they meet the Office of Student Employment Services' requirements and funding is available.

Application Process:

Complete the application for graduate student employment (click here). Students in the School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) can obtain applications from Cheryl Tennant, Administrative Clerk in the SLIS Office (Library Rm 314) or the Coordinator of LMS Student Employment in Library Rm 300. Supervisors will review all applications and invite selected candidates to interview.

After a position has been offered and accepted, the prospective GSA must also complete all appropriate paperwork by visiting the Career Services Center (Michael Schwartz Rm 261; 330-672-2360) and the Student Employment Coordinator (Library, Room 300).

Positions MAY be available in the following areas. The descriptions are for informational purposes ONLY and not intended as a job posting.

• Branch Libraries (Architecture, Music, Fashion, Map, Chemistry/Physics)
• Circulation
• Periodical Information and Interlibrary Loan
• Instructional and Reference Services
• Serials
• Special Collections
• Systems
• Technical Services (Media Cataloging, Acquisitions, and Government Documents)

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