Student Employment

The Mildred F. Sawyer Library routinely hires Suffolk students on a part time basis to assist in the day to day operation of the library. The library may hire students both with work study allotments and those without. Additionally, international students may apply for work at Sawyer Library.

• Punctuality.
• Good communication skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Previous library or retail experience a plus, but not required.

Additional Information

New student hires are usually given two shifts of 4 hours each. As the student gains experience, he or she may acquire more hours up to a maximum of 20 hours per week during the school year. For workstudy students, the starting wage is based on their allotment as is not controlled by the library. For students joining the regular budget, the starting hourly wage is $8.50 per hour. Wage increases are based on experience and merit.

The hiring process begins one month before the start of a new semester. At times, positions will be available during the school year. Please check at the main Circulation desk to learn if there are any mid-semester positions available.

Shifts are assigned based on availability and experience. You will not be asked to work shifts that conflict with your classes, but it up to you to manage your time in regards to balancing your coursework and shifts. Due to the number of students seeking on campus work, those students who repeatedly do not show up for their assigned shifts will be fired in order to give another student an opportunity to work. Punctuality and reliability are very important to this position.

If you are interested in applying for work at Sawyer Library, please click the link below. You will then fill out an online application. If your application warrants a further interview, you will be contacted by the Circulation Manager via email. If you are not contacted within a few weeks of your application, that means your application has been declined, usually due to there not being any shifts that match your availability. Your application will be kept on file and if a shift opens up, you will be contacted.

Mildred F. Sawyer Library Student Employment Application

Please note these positions are for students at Suffolk University only.