About Student Positions

The Caltech Library seeks Library Student Assistants for various positions in its libraries and archives. Library Student Assistants work an average of ten hours per week during the academic term. Caltech Library Student Assistants provide services in accordance with the Caltech Library Service Philosophy.

The Caltech Library is committed to serving the teaching, research, and academic needs of its students, faculty, and staff. We do this by following these four principles:

1. The Caltech Library is an inclusive and accessible environment where mutual respect and professional behavior is always exercised, both among staff and with patrons.
2. Caltech Library staff are highly qualified and knowledgeable in our areas of service and are empowered to make decisions and referrals in the best interest of our patrons. We work collaboratively to promote and develop expertise in meeting the needs of our community.
3. We communicate with the Caltech community in a clear and timely manner regarding Library collections, services, and inquiries.
4. Caltech Library staff provide excellence in circulation, reference, instruction, and digital library services. We equip members of the Caltech community with the skills needed to enhance their learning and research.

In addition, Caltech Archives and Special Collections, a department of the Caltech Library, provides the same level of service to those beyond Caltech conducting historical research to which our collections are pertinent.

Open Positions

Access & Collections Services

• Circulation Assistant 
  • Manage the circulation desk
  • Check out and check in library materials to patrons
  • Check IDs when patrons enter the building
  • Register new Caltech patrons
  • Collect head counts hourly
  • Scan patron requests
  • Adhere to privacy policies around patron accounts
  • Other duties as assigned by shift supervisor

Apply today using our Library Student Assistants form!