Student job opportunities
Student employees play a vital role in keeping the library functional. Come join our team!
Work for the University Libraries
The University of Minnesota Libraries hires hundreds of students in many types of jobs all over campus. Whether you enjoy working with books, people, technology, or all of the above, a job in the Libraries can help prepare you for success. Any available student job opportunities at the Libraries will be posted on this page.
All are welcome at the University Libraries! We are committed to being a safe, open environment, for learners and employees alike. Our student job pay rates generally start at the University minimum wage.
Student Library Assistant
Details
- Location
- West Bank, Wilson Library
- Department
- Collections Management and Preservation
- Hours
- 10-20+
- Work study
- Preferred, not required
- Hourly pay
- $15/Hour
Duties
Work across all University Libraries in East Bank, West Bank, St Paul, and off-campus locations. Pull items from library collections matching bibliographic descriptions. Assist in the physical processing of materials using the ULibraries system and keep up with paperwork. Work on shifting collections, as well as inventory, packaging, & shipping. Communicate with Operations Supervisor on problem resolution and outcomes. Other unit related tasks and projects as assigned.
Requirements
Must be a current undergrad at the U of M, with the ability to perform essential physical tasks such as pulling, pushing, and lifting, etc. With assistance, must be able to push carts weighing >100 lbs. Should possess basic office skills (filing, alphabetizing, sorting, accurate typing), and have the ability and willingness to work across different campuses and in different library collections.
Skills preferred
Attention to detail, willingness and ability to adapt to changing work environments, ability to work independently, familiarity with library catalog and call number systems.
Student Library Assistant - Map Library
Details
- Location
- West Bank, Wilson Library
- Department
- Social Sciences Department
- Hours
- 15 to 25
- Work study
- Preferred, not required
- Hourly pay
- $15.00 per hour
Duties
- Find or shelve and refile atlases, maps, aerial photos, and other cartographic material.
- Check library materials in and out.
- Assist with scanning and printing.
- Open and close the Map Library.
- Other projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Current U of MN undergraduate registered for a minimum of 6 credits for fall 2024.
- Available to work Fridays from 9:45 am to 3pm and at least 2 other shifts per week (Mondays through Thursdays, 9:45am to 3pm) from May until the end of August.
- Available to work both summer and fall 2024. (Fall work hours will be arranged around your class schedule.)
- Able to perform essential physical demand, including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, siting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping/bending, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Skills preferred
- Demonstrated reliability and a respectful, helpful attitude.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to sort alphabetically and numerically.
- Ability to work independently after initial training.