Library, Receiving - Federal Work Study Student Assistant

Federal Work- Study Student Information: https://www.csusb.edu/financial-aid/prospective-current-students/federal-work-study/federal-work-study-student

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current award year
2. Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress standards
3. Must be enrolled in at least half-time. (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate) per semester
4. Must have a federal need of at least $2,000
5. Submit all requested financial aid documentation from your To-Do-List by the due date
6. Must have an official award notification from the Financial Aid Office
7. Must be a U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen, or permanent resident

FWS Waiting List: Students not awarded FWS may be added to the FWS Waiting List. Please email us at workstudy@csusb.edu 

NOTE: Program funding is limited, applying through the FWS Waiting List does not guarantee a FWS award.  

Under direct supervision, the student is responsible for the receipt of library supplies ordered by the Pfau Library administration and delivery of supplies to appropriate staff, as well as the daily delivery of mail to all library departments and staff. Our department is also involved with the receiving and processing of library gift donations. Our ambition is to attract and retain the best talent in the market to continue our journey building a world class in-house Library Technical Services team while carrying out the Universities mission and vision statement.

Under direct supervision, duties include but not limited to:

Gifts:
- Assist with on-campus donation pick-ups and drop-offs.
- Process gifts/book donations. (count / sort / box)
- Assist with bibliographic dup-checking of all book donations in ALMA for Librarian reviews.
- Search stacks for library materials.
- Assist with the processing of donor gift acknowledgment letters.
- Assist with year-end gift report of Library Material donations.

Inventory:
- Perform collection inventory by scanning library materials.
- Based on inventory reports from ALMA, pull any noted library materials for supervisor review.
- Search for not-on-shelf / missing titles.
- Reshelve library materials as needed from inventory reports.

• Ability to learn and perform assigned work; follow oral instructions; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; communicate effectively with all levels; and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.

• Special Qualification: Admission or registration as a CSU student.

• Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative.
• Students must be enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate)
• International students must have full-time enrollment at CSUSB. (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate)
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Payroll Requirement: Social Security Card

- Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately.
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and dependability is a must.
- Must be able to work independently as well as with a diverse group.
- Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively.
- Must be able to develop a comprehensive knowledge of complex standards.
- Ability to apply independent judgement in order to interpret data.
- A strong sense of responsibility, initiative, and motivation to learn a complex system of routines, policies and procedures.
- Methodical and precise; neat handwriting.
- Self-motivated and sense of responsibility and punctuality.
- Able to lift heavy boxes and push a full cart of books.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office suite.

Work status: Part-Time, Temporary, Seasonal

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion

Reasonable Accommodation
We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.

Smoking
CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.  See policy https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.

Clery Act
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act.

Advertised: Oct 28 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Nov 28 2026 Pacific Standard Time

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