About the Library

The CalArts Library employs approximately 85 students during the academic year as well as a smaller number in the summer. Student assistants work in all areas of the library during all hours the library is open including circulation, image services, film services, the Bijou, audio archives, the music collection, interlibrary loan and technical processing. Pay rates range from $10.00 to $16.00 and are commensurate upon the skill and experience required for the job.

Employment opportunities are available for both work-study and non-work-study students.  Most students work an average of ten hours per week. Students working in public service areas often work nights and/or weekends.  Students may not exceed 20 hours per week during the academic year and 39 hours per week during the summer.  All positions are non-benefited.

Students awarded Federal Work study awards are given priority for open positions.

Review the online job descriptions HERE or pick up an application at the circulation desk, and apply for positions that you are qualified for. All positions require a minimum commitment of four hours per week.

Applications for academic year employment are accepted the week before classes begin with the entire hiring process complete within 2-3 weeks.  Summer employment applications are accepted in April with all interviews and hiring decisions completed by the first week of May.

Students that have accepted a Federal Work Study award are eligible for work in the library.  In order to apply for a position, all appropriate I-9 documents must be turned in to financial aid for verification before applying for a position.  Please follow the additional application steps below.

• Library employment applications are available from the circulation desk. 
• Complete the application and drop it off in person with the supervisor for the position. 
• Schedule an interview with the position supervisor.
• Upon hiring, an institute SSA form must be filled out by the Access Services Librarian and signed by both the librarian and the student.
• NOTE: You must have all I-9 documents on file with financial aid in order to be considered for a student position.
• SSA is delivered by the Access Services Librarian to the payroll office for processing and official hiring. No shifts may be scheduled until you have received notice from your supervisor that the hiring process is complete.

Review the online job descriptions HERE or pick up an application at the circulation desk, and apply for positions that you are qualified for. All positions require a minimum commitment of four hours per week.

Application for academic year employment are accepted beginning the week before fall classes begin and the entire hiring process is usually complete within two weeks.  Summer employment applications are accepted in April with all interviews and hiring decisions completed by the first week of May.

The library does hire non-work study student employees as needed. Please follow the application steps below.

1. Library employment applications are available from the circulation desk. 
2. Complete the application and drop it off in person with the supervisor for the position. 
3. Schedule an interview with the position supervisor.
4. Upon hiring, an institute SSA form must be filled out by the Access Services Librarian and signed by both the librarian and the student.
5. SSA  is then delivered to payroll by the Access Services Librarian for processing and official hiring. No shifts may be scheduled until
   you have received notice from your supervisor that the hiring process is complete.

The Hub is the location of the CalArts Webadvisor and where you will enter hours worked on your electronic time card.  Time cards must be completed and electronically submitted by all pay period deadlines in order for on time payment of wages.