Employment Opportunities

Albert S. Cook Library is the campus library for Towson University, the largest university in the Baltimore area and the second largest in the University System of Maryland. Approximately 55 library workers and close to 50 student employees contribute to the academic mission of Towson University by providing resources, services, and spaces that support student, faculty, staff, and community scholarship. Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Administrative Assistant II (Contractual) 

Type: Staff
Description:

Towson University’s Albert S. Cook Library is seeking an Administrative Assistant II who will provide varied and complex office support to the Library Administration. This position requires comprehensive knowledge of the library as well as skill and judgement in working with issues related to policy, procedures, and confidential matters. This role handles the day-to-day work that keeps the department running from office supply management to scheduling meetings, coordinating conference room and space reservations, and maintaining content on the library website. The position also plays a key role in building support and directly supports Cook Library’s leadership team.

This is a contractual position starting at $22.41 per hour, with holidays, sick days, and eligibility for subsidized health benefits for those working 30+ hours per week. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and two years of administrative support experience; a bachelor's degree in English, communication, or a related field is preferred. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume with their online application.

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Student Employment

We hire many student employees, fulfilling a variety of roles including customer service, collection management, digitization, and technology. Students gain research, technical, and customer service skills. Our employment program provides students with meaningful skills, competencies, and experiences applicable to any future career. We provide opportunities for mentorship, leadership development, and working as a part of a team. Student employment opportunities are advertised in Handshake.

For currently open positions, please check Handshake.

Internship & Field Study Opportunities

The Program

Albert S. Cook Library supports up to two paid internships and/or field study experiences per year for undergraduate TU students and graduate students enrolled at TU and other institutions. The library provides individualized experiences to meet the needs of students with a variety of interests. A Cook Library internship or field study will provide students with meaningful skills, competencies, and experiences for librarianship and other future careers.

Students who apply by the deadline will be considered for the 2 paid internship opportunities per year. The stipend, calculated as 120 hours at $18/hour, is $2160. Credit-earning internship opportunities may be considered after paid opportunities have been filled.
Students who identify with groups underrepresented in academic librarianship and the technology industry are especially encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Interested in a Cook Library internship? Please fill out this interest form.
April 1st is the deadline for a summer or fall semester placement.
November 1st is the deadline for a spring semester placement.
We will follow up once we receive your form responses, to determine if there is a library internship opportunity that aligns with your interests. Please note that completing this interest form does not guarantee the availability of an internship opportunity and/or an internship placement in the library.