Student Employment
Whether you want to get a jump-start on your career or need extra money for school, you will find a wide range of student employment opportunities in the University Libraries. Our student workers usually tell us that the experience and contacts they have made are very helpful when looking for full-time employment after graduation.
Open Student Positions
This position works with library staff and mainly performs collection shelving and stack maintenance. The position will cover the circulation desk when needed. Other duties might be assigned.
Primary Duties
- Collection shelving and stack maintenance
- Learns the Library of Congress Classification System and shelves books in the proper call number order efficiently and accurately
- Conducts regular stack maintenance, such as dusting and straightening shelves
- Performs special collection re-shifting projects as assigned
- Circulation desk services
- Provides general circulation services such as item check-out and in and answers routine reference questions
- Assists users with using the library catalog and locating library materials
- Assists users using the library space, public printer, and other equipment
- Other duties as assigned
Special Skills
- Chinese/Japanese/Korean language skills – previous library experience and/or knowledge of Chinese/Japanese/Korean Studies subject area is a plus
- Must be able to climb stairs frequently and to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
- Able to learn and understand the Library of Congress Classification
- Maintain a public service orientation and timely attendance
- Effective communication with a diversity of users
- Basic computer skills