Library Jobs for Students
Circulation Clerk
Now hiring for Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Winter Break 2025/26.
Description of Duties:
- Circulating library materials both online and manually
- Answering patrons' directional and policy (not reference) questions
- Sorting and re-shelving returned materials
- Assisting the Collection Services Librarian and other library staff as needed
Job Requirements:
- Punctuality and dependability are required!
- Ability to perform detailed tasks with and without supervision.
- A calm and even temperament is indispensable; good "people skills"
- Ability to perform repetitive, but essential tasks
Preferred Skills:
- Previous work experience in libraries, especially circulation
- Familiarity with Library of Congress classification system
- Familiarity with the Microsoft Suite, web search engines, and library online catalogs
Starting Salary: $17.50/hr
(new rate shown effective 7/1/24; work-study not required)
Questions about this position? Email the Collection Services Librarian.
How to Apply
These positions are open only to current graduate and undergraduate students of Duke University. These are not "paid-to-study" jobs.
We are looking for confident, patient, detail-oriented individuals who can work in a dynamic environment within a well defined range of duties.
Apply online here for the Circulation Clerk position.