The Catholic University of America

Employment Opportunities

 

Part-Time Student Employment
Library Staff Positions

Graduate Library
Preprofessional (GLP) Program

 

Part-Time Student Employment

The DuFour Law Library employs CUA undergraduate and graduate students for a variety of positions.  To inquire about possible openings in a specific department, contact the individual(s) listed below.

Part-Time Student Positions

  • Circulation Desk Attendant

Only current CUA Law students are eligible to work at the circulation desk. Previous customer service experience is helpful but not necessary. First Year students are welcome to apply.

Position description: attends to the Circulation Desk, assists patrons in obtaining reserve materials, uses the circulation system to charge out materials to patrons. Answers simple directional questions (no reference assistance). Services printers and photocopiers when needed. Sets up and breaks down various types of media equipment. Responsible for opening the library and closing the library. Desk attendants are required to work during exam periods. Studying is permitted when no other assignments are pending. Rate is $8.50 per hour.

  • Regular semster hours (fall and spring semeters): Mon - Fri: 6:45am-10am, Noon - 5pm, 5pm-midnight; Sat & Sun: 9am-5pm & 5pm-midnight
  • Summer hours: Mon - Thurs: noon - 5pm & 5pm-11pm; Friday: noon - 8pm; Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, noon-8pm

For information on available positions, please contact Frances Brillantine: brillantine@law.edu.

 

  • Shelver

Undergraduates welcome. Contact Dawn Sobol for information on available positions in shelving:
202-319-5156, sobol@law.edu

  • Computer Lab Assistant

    No positions at this time.


  • Technical Services


    Non-workstudy, Undergraduates welcome.  Contact Mary Strouse for information on available positions in Cataloging, Serials, Acquisitions or Government Documents:
    202-319-5547, strouse@law.cua.edu

 

Library Staff Positions

  No positions at this time

 

Graduate Library Preprofessional (GLP) Program

 

 

What is the GLP Program?

Students planning to enroll in CUA's School of Library and Information Science may apply to work as Graduate Library Preprofessionals in the Law Library.  The GLP Program combines full-time work with part-time study and provides an excellent opportunity for CUA SLIS students to acquire in-depth library work experience while completing their MSLS degree.

Former Law Library GLPs have gone on to professional positions at the following institutions:

  • National Public Radio Library
  • DC Public School Libraries
  • U.S. Dept. of Justice Library
  • Area law firm libraries
  • The Sumner School Museum and Archives
  • American Library Association
  • Howard University Law Library
  • George Mason University Fenwick Library

The Law Library has designated three GLP positions:

 

Circulation Assistant (GLP) – Opening expected August 2012

Under the direction of the Head of Access Services and the Circulation / Interlibrary Loan Librarian, the Circulation Assistant (GLP) attends to the Circulation Desk, processes materials for interlibrary loan and course reserves (print and electronic), prepares and sends circulation notices, and supervises a part-time student assistant responsible for a variety of library and collection maintenance tasks. 

 

Cataloging Assistant (GLP) – Opening expected August 2012

Under the direction of the Cataloging Librarian, the Cataloging Assistant (GLP) catalogs and classifies new materials, and performs authority control and database maintenance. The Cataloging Assistant (GLP) coordinates new book exhibits, book repairs and withdrawals, and supervises a part-time student assistant responsible for processing library materials. The successful candidate agrees to complete LCS 606: Cataloging and Classification within two semesters.

 

 

Electronic Services Assistant (GLP) – Next opening TBD
 
This is a new GLP position awaiting final approval.  Under the direction of the Head of Technical Services, the Electronic Services GLP implements the Library’s Electronic Resource Management (ERM) system, including monthly metadata and coverage data loads, and helps manage access to electronic government information.  In coordination with the Systems Librarian, the Electronic Services GLP also helps maintain the Library’s Online Journal Finder and Database Finder web applications, and participates in developing the library’s website, online catalog and staff intranet.  Depending on aptitude and interest, the Electronic Services GLP may contribute to developing new web services and applications.  The successful candidate agrees to complete LSC 637: Government Information within three semesters.

 

 

Program Requirements

  • Participants must enroll in CUA's Master of Science in Library Science degree program and make reasonable progress toward the degree. GLPs are not required to focus their studies on law librarianship. For further details, see Who May Apply, below.
  • GLPs are required to work full time in the Law Library while attending classes part-time.
  • Participants must resign their GLP positions upon completion of all MSLS degree requirements, including comprehensive exams.

Benefits & Compensation

  • GLPs receive six credit hours of free non-taxable tuition for the fall, spring and summer semesters, for a total of 18 credit hours per year.  The GLP program allows students to complete their degree requirements in two years or less.
  • In addition, GLPs are paid a semi-monthly stipend as (taxable) compensation. GLPs enjoy the same benefits as non-exempt University employees, but are not eligible for University retirement contributions or staff/family tuition benefits. For more information, consult the CUA benefits page.

Who May Apply

  • It is not necessary to wait for an acceptance letter from SLIS before applying to the Law Library GLP Program. However, proof of admission to SLIS is a prerequisite to any GLP award. The Law Library cannot assist applicants to obtain admission to the School of Library and Information Science.
  • Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Law Library cannot assist international students in obtaining visas or work authorizations.
  • Although incoming students are preferred, applicants currently enrolled in MSLS classes may be considered.
  • Applicants who have been granted provisional or probationary admission may be considered.
  • Previous academic or law library experience is helpful, but not required.

The Law Library GLP Program is administered independently from the CUA Libraries GLP program. Prospective students are encouraged to submit separate applications to both programs.

How (and When) to Apply

The Law Library accepts GLP applications year-round. Prospective students are encouraged to apply to the Law Library GLP program at the same time they submit applications for admission to CUA SLIS. To ensure consideration, submit your GLP application by June 1 for the upcoming academic year (Fall or Spring semester).

Applicants will be considered for all available Law Library GLP positions. All GLP positions remain open until filled.

To apply, please submit the following documents (via mail or e-mail):

  1. A resume and cover letter with contact information for at least two references
  2. A completed CUA Application for Employment (Please download and complete. Hand-written applications are strongly discouraged)
  3. A completed DuFour Law Library Supplementary GLP Application form

Judge Kathryn J. DuFour Law Library    
3600 John McCormack Rd NE
Room 234    
Washington, DC 20064
RE: GLP Program

E-mail: blower@law.edu

For Further Information

For further information about the GLP Program in general, contact:

Frances M. Brillantine Mary M. Strouse
Head of Access Services Head of Technical Services
(202) 319-4331 (202) 319-5547

 

 

 

 

 

Access Services: Circulation, Shelving, Faculty Services and Inter-library Loan.
Technical Services: Acquisitions, Cataloging, Serials and Government Documents.