Student Jobs in the Library
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- Why work in the library?
- Flexible scheduling around classes and academic priorities
- Mentoring from library faculty and staff
- Opportunity for independent work and high levels of responsibility
- Development of valuable professional skills, including problem-solving, communication, customer service, and critical thinking
- Increased awareness of the many different aspects of campus life and activities
This is more than a job; it is a community. - Rebecca Mennecke
Commitment to Equitable Hiring:
The library is committed to diversity in hiring. We at McIntyre Library find strength in our differences and encourage applicants with a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds to join our team. Your contributions will help in creating a welcoming library and campus community.
Student Positions in the Library:
Main Desk Student Assistant
Serve as the first point of contact for library users at McIntyre Library
Level of contact with people: High
Main responsibilities:
- Share and answer questions about library services
- Assist library users with technology like printers and scanners
- Check out library materials like books, study rooms, and laptops
Strengths that match this position:
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Problem solving
Opportunity for advancement? Yes
Total Positions in the Library: 25
Expected hours worked per week: 8-18 hours
Application Deadlines: Typically, August 15, October 15, February 15
Blugold Makerspace Student Assistant
Help library users in the Blugold Makerspace
Level of contact with people: Medium
Main responsibilities:
- Train users in the use of makerspace equipment
- Provide project assistance or refer users to available experts
- Store and retrieve tools and materials
- Ensure safety and policy adherence
Strengths that match this position:
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Problem solving
- Desire to learn or current making skills like knitting, 3D printing, drawing or graphic design, robotics, and more
Opportunity for advancement? Yes
Total Positions in the Library: 4-6
Expected hours worked per week: 6-10
Application Deadlines: Varies
Cataloging Student Assistant
Prepare new books for checkout and remove items from the library collection.
Level of contact with people: Low
Main responsibilities:
- Data entry into the computer and filing papers
- Moving around heavy boxes and carts of books
- Writing and typing call numbers, stamping, sticking labels and barcodes, applying book covers
Strengths that match this position:
- Attention to detail and strong proofreading skills
- Self-motivated
Opportunity for advancement? No
Expected hours worked per week: 6-12
Total Positions in the Library: 1-2
Application Deadlines: Varies
Digital Studio Student Assistant
Help library users in the Digital Studio at McIntyre Library
Level of contact with people: Medium
Main responsibilities:
- Assist users with Digital Studio equipment and software
- Provide project assistance or refer users to available experts
- Perform regular inventory checks on Digital Studio equipment
- Create instructions and learning materials to aid users
Strengths that match this position:
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Problem solving
- Interest or knowledge in any area of audio, video, photography, virtual reality software and/or equipment
Opportunity for advancement? Yes
Total Positions in the Library: 3-6
Expected hours worked per week: 5-10
Application Deadlines: Varies
Graphic Design Intern
Design clear, engaging graphic communication.
Level of contact with people: Low
Main responsibilities:
- Collaborate with library faculty/staff to determine design needs and priorities
- Design clear, engaging graphic communications
Strengths that match this position:
- Experience and/or training in graphic design and art
- Self-motivated
Opportunity for advancement? No
Expected hours worked per week: 6-12
Total Positions in the Library: 1-2
Application Deadlines: Varies
Stacks Student Assistant
Assist in the maintenance of the library collection by shelving, shifting, and straightening library materials
Level of contact with people: Low
Main responsibilities:
- Organize library material for reshelving
- Locate lost or mis-shelved items
- Gain a working knowledge of the Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal systems
Strengths that match this position:
- Attention to detail and strong proofreading skills
- Self-motivated
Opportunity for advancement? No
Expected hours worked per week: 8-12
Total Positions in the Library: 2-3
Application Deadlines: Varies