Library Assistant

Student Library Assistant II_Off-Campus FWS

Position Title - Student Library Assistant II_Off-Campus FWS

Level of Support - Student Support II

Position Type - Off-Campus FWS

Number of Openings - 2

Work Hours - During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm)

Wage Per Hour - 19.65

Division/School - Division/School

Department Name - Smithsonian Libraries

Department Bio - The Smithsonian Libraries support curatorial, research, exhibition, educational, and other program activities of the Smithsonian Institution's 21 museums and multiple research centers. American Art and Portrait Gallery Library Chinatown 750 9th ST NW

Position Specific Summary - This position is at the American Art and Portrait Gallery Library, in Chinatown, 750 9th St NW Wash DC. The student will support administrative and logistical tasks in the library. Tasks may include: retrieving and reshelving materials, staff the reference desk and assist on-site patrons, fulfilling patron requests for scans and photocopies of materials, stacks management, assisting staff with researching patron reference queries, and record keeping tasks to support collection management practices. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.

Standard Position Description - The student will support and coordinate administrative and logistical tasks in a GW library. Tasks may include: coordinating projects, assist with supervision and training for student staff, overseeing operating procedures for closing shifts, retrieving and reshelving materials, staff the reference desk and assist on-site patrons, fulfilling patron requests for scans and photocopies of materials, stacks management, assisting staff with researching patron reference queries, and record keeping tasks to support collection management practices. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.

Professional Outcomes - Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Inclusion, Technology and Data, Career Development

Required Qualifications - Some applicable educational, technical, or professional experience required, some training will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications - Able to work unsupervised and independently. Able to do detailed work with accuracy and efficiency. Familiar with bibliographic details such as title, author. Good communication and problem-solving. Interest in American art or history.

Job Open Date - 07/13/2026

Job Close Date - 10/01/2026

Campus Location - Off-Campus FWS Partner - DC Location

Work Type Designation - In-Person

Hiring Manager Name - Lashawn Mahoney

EEO Statement - The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassmentfree, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices. For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.

Background Check - The student employee will: - Off-Campus FWS position or a position with an external community partner - May or may not require a background check or work clearances external to GW.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. FWS Program Student Statement (Only Attach the Official Document)
3. Library Availability Form (complete & attach): go.gwu.edu/libraryform

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter