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Student Assistant - Acquisitions & Discovery

North Carolina State University

$12.00 / hr

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Nov 06, 2026

Position Information

Posting Number	PG196280TM
Position Number	25MR1126
Position Type	Student
Essential Job Duties	The Student Assistant - Acquisitions & Discovery is responsible for the daily processing of library materials, including unpacking shipments, preparing materials for shelving, journal processing, and maintaining an organized work area. Additional duties include assisting with special collections processing, Alma record maintenance, data entry, and special projects as assigned. Core Responsibilities (in order of priority): Shelf prep - Tattle-Tape (as needed) and label making (RUSH). Unpacking GOBI boxes, checking invoices, and placing items on work shelves. Unpacking monograph shipments. Opening GOBI boxes. Unpacking single-vendor receipts. Breaking down recyclables. Journal check-in process. Shelf prep when shelves are filling (NON-RUSH). Journal binding preparation. Journal shelving. General cleanup of work area. Recycling - downstairs (as needed). Additional Duties (as needed or assigned): Creating call number flags for Special Collections items, including faculty publications and archival materials (Bookbot). Sending Provost books to Preservation. Searching titles in Alma for owned items (gift work). Adding items to existing records. Creating bookplates for special projects. Data entry. Serials access verification. RFID encoding (Hunt materials only). Other projects as assigned, with priorities determined at the time of assignment. Other tasks as training is provided
Is Time Limited	No
If Yes, Appointment Length
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits	As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. What we offer: Health Insurance for Temporary Employees Enhance your career with LEAD courses Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free. Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Department Information

Job City & State
Department

System Information

Classification Title	Student Temp
Working Title	Student Assistant - Acquisitions & Discovery

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule	8-10 hours/week, Monday through Friday
Other Work/Responsibilities
Minimum Experience/Education
Department Required Skills	Good Computer skills; attention to detail; good communication skills; legible handwriting; regular schedule and dependability; ability to lift stacks
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	N/A
Required License or Certification	N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required?	No
Commercial Driver's License Required?	No

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range	$12/hour

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date	11/03/2026

Applicant Information

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/237010

EEO

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