Jobs at the Libraries

For a complete listing of jobs (including Civil Service, Academic, Student, and Graduate Assistant positions) please visit the University of Minnesota Job Center.

Current Professional Opportunities

The following professional positions are currently available at the University Libraries:

• Collection Development Officer
• Curator, Northwest Architectural Archives
• Oral Historian, Tretter Collection in GLBT Studies

Student Jobs

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Wilson Library (West Bank)—now hiring undergraduates!

• Job duties include sorting and shelving books in the Wilson, Ames, and East Asian libraries, working in the stacks, and other projects as assigned.
• Work study is preferred but not required. Starting pay is $9.86/hour.
• A minimum of 10 hours per week are required.
• To apply, please email a resume, a cover letter, and your available weekly hours to Ashley Merrill (kesxx023@umn.edu) and Tinesha Muhammad (tmuhamma@umn.edu).

Work in Referral Processing Area in Minitex in Andersen Library (West Bank)

• Minitex is a Minnesota state library program located at the University of Minnesota Libraries and helps move books and materials to patrons around Minnesota.
• Job duties include processing interlibrary loan requests and updating systems. Other duties as assigned.
• Starting pay is $9.86/hour. Undergraduates with work study are preferred (must be enrolled for at least 6 credits).
• Spring Semester shifts: Monday- Friday 12:30pm-3:30pm. 
• Must be available to interview. To apply, email a resume and your available work times to Chau Nguyen, nguye138@umn.edu.

Student Positions in Minitex

• Minitex is a Minnesota state library program located at the University of Minnesota Libraries and helps move books and materials to patrons around Minnesota.
• Job duties include, at the various libraries across campus, get books and process for delivery or scan the items.
• Starting pay is $9.86/hour. Work Study preferred.
• Hours/Availability: Between 8 am and 8 pm Monday – Friday, must be able to work 10-15 hours per week in 3 or 4 hour blocks.
• To apply, email your resume and hours of availability to Katie Otto (ottox116@umn.edu).

Student Research Data Collector - Magrath Library (St. Paul campus)

• Duties include examining collections of life-sciences-related materials online to look for reusable scientific data, recording the presence/absence of data and describing its contents and converting historical research data into digital format.
• Looking for a current student in science, technology, engineering or health sciences or related field who has successfully completed science coursework beyond the 1000 level with an overall GPA of 3.0 or above. Attention to detail, strong writing skills, and experience with spreadsheets and working with cloud-based tools are a must.
• Starting pay is $10.75. Must be available to work at least 10hrs/week, mainly during 9am-4pm Monday through Friday.
• To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and your available start date to Julie Kelly (jkelly@umn.edu).

Job in Libraries Shipping in Wilson Library (West bank) 

• The job includes delivering books, mail and materials all over campus (both Minneapolis and St. Paul), throughout the University Libraries System.
• Driving of University vehicles is included. Valid drivers license and clean driving record required. Must be able to lift and carry 70 lbs.
• Hourly rate: $10.50. Variety of hours available Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm and we are looking to fill many hours (up to 35 hours per week are available). Start immediately.
• To apply, email a cover letter or resume, and your available start date / work hours to Dave Ashley (d-ashl@umn.edu).

Become a Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) Facilitator

• PAL Facilitators lead small group study sessions in math and chemistry, where students apply course concepts and practice problem-solving.
• PAL offers a rewarding leadership experience and provides facilitators with excellent training, especially valuable if planning to be a classroom teacher or hoping to secure a TA position in graduate school.
• Qualified candidates will have a minimum 3.2 GPA, A- or A in math or chemistry courses and strong study skills. Must have demonstrated interest in helping others.
• Work study students are preferred but it is not required; pay rate is $10.75/hour, averaging 5-7 hours per week.
• To apply, go to z.umn.edu/2tbk. Contact Mary Lilly (mlilly@umn.edu) with questions.

Apply to be a SMART Peer Tutor

• Peer Tutors support students in hundreds of courses including PHYS, MATH, CHEM, ECON, writing, and many more.
• Qualifications: Minimum 3.2 GPA (3.5 GPA recommended). Grade of "A" in the course(s) in which you hope to specialize/tutor.
• Students with Work Study strongly preferred, not required. $10.50/hr initial pay; salary increases with training and experience. Approximately 8-12 hours per week.
• Priority application deadline is Monday, November 12th, 8am. Applications received after the priority deadline will be considered on an as-needed basis. To apply, visit the SMART Learning Commons website for instructions. Contact smartlc@umn.edu with questions.

Apply to be a Spring 2019 SMART Learning Commons Student Media Consultant

• Seeking students who can work Tuesdays 10:00am-4:30pm (or a substantial portion of this time)
• Students with Work Study strongly preferred. Approximately 8-12 hours per week.
• Help staff our Media Services and Information desk in the SMART Learning Commons
• Check out cameras, tripods, microphones, and more. Help students connect with peer tutors. Answer technical troubleshooting questions related to video editing and more.
• Contact Charlie Heinz, Media Services Site Manager for questions, or apply online.

We hire hundreds of students each year in many different positions including:

• Work in busy Wilson, Walter, Bio-Med or Magrath - pulling and shelving books, helping patrons and more.
• Work in one of our Archives sorting materials, scanning, or helping researchers use the materials.
• Work in the underground storage caverns processing materials with our partner Minitex.
• Our Peer Research Consultants tutor students one-on-one on finding sources and academic library research skills.
• Work as a media consultant in the SMART Learning Commons Media Services and help students on their video projects.
• Student job postings for the University Libraries are posted through the Office of Human Resources under Student Job Postings (Select "TLIB Libraries, University" under "College.")

Internships

Students from all Library and Information Science degree programs are welcome to complete internships at the University of Minnesota. Current opportunities are listed below, or contact a librarian or the HR office to ask about building an internship.

Volunteering in the Libraries

Makerspace volunteer - 3D printing, sewing/embroidery, papercrafts and more

The University Libraries have created two new university-wide Makerspaces - Breakerspace and Bio-Medical Library Makerspace - and we are looking for volunteers to welcome and support users in the spaces and help grow the spaces and chart their future. Volunteers do not need any previous experience or skills with making equipment, just an interest in making stuff and helping others. Gain experience with using emerging technologies, team building, leadership, and instruction that you can then demonstrate on graduate school or job applications. Come and meet new students from across campus, work on your own course work, and have fun! Apply now for Fall 2018 volunteering positions!