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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. Check out our jobs listed below.
 
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 start at the University minimum wage and are dependent on qualifications.

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Current openings

Student Library Assistant I

Duties
  • Enter print Serials using Alma cloud-based system
  • verify/update records in Alma
  • Create item records
  • Daily open and sort mail
  • Other tasks as assigned
Requirements
  • Must be able to work in the Summer
  • Available to work 10:00am-12:00PM (Monday-Friday)
  • Must work at least 15 hours per week
Skills needed
  • Attention to detail and high level of data entry accuracy
  • Ability to work independently after initial training
How to apply

*Attach resume and available hours to work in an email to k-tran@umn.edu

Location West Bank
Building Wilson Library
Department Acquisition & E-Resource Management
Hours/week 15
Work study Not required

Student Library Assistant II

Duties
  • High accuracy data entry
  • Verify/update records using ALMA and other library databases
  • Create item records Customer service at library service points
  • Claim library materials Search library and vendor additional databases
  • Sorting and arranging while applying different criteria to different projects
  • Following directions of professional staff
  • Independent decision making required for situations where guidelines and procedures are not available
Requirements
  • Must work at least 15 hours per week
  • Must be able to work in the Summer
Skills needed
  • Attention to detail and high level of data entry accuracy
  • Must be able to read and write Chinese
How to apply

E-mail resume to k-tran@umn.edu

Location West Bank
Building Wilson Library
Department Acquisition E-Resource Management
Hours/week 14-15 hours per week
Work study No Work Study Requirement

Google student library assistant

Duties
  • Pull items from University Libraries collections to be shipped to Google for digitization
  • Assist the processing of materials, using the Libraries management system, processing paperwork, and packaging and shipping the carts
  • Basic data entry and records maintenance
  • Communicate with supervisor on problem resolution and outcomes
  • Other unit related tasks and projects as assigned
Requirements
  • Must be a current undergrad at the UofM.
  • Must be able to perform essential physical tasks such as pulling, pushing, and lifting, etc.
  • With assistance, must be able to push carts weighing up to 500 lbs.
  • Basic office skills (filing, alphabetizing, sorting, accurate typing).
  • Ability and willingness to work across all campuses and in different library collections with travel time compensated.
Skills needed
  • Attention to detail,
  • willingness and ability to adapt to changing work environments,
  • ability to work independently,
  • familiar with library catalog and call numbers.
How to apply

Email Tang Vang at tangx269@umn.edu with a resume, availability, and a cover letter.

Location Multiple
Building Wilson Library and others
Department Collections Management and Preservation
Hours/week 10-15
Work study Preferred

Student research data collector

Duties
  • collect data related to a research project looking at historical scientific research data
  • examine pre-selected collections of life-sciences-related materials online or in print to look for reusable, raw, scientific data
  • use an inventory form to record the presence/absence of data and describe a collection’s contents
  • convert analog data to a digital format, using proper protocols
  • using identified and pre-selected categories, describe research data with proper metadata
Requirements
  • current student in science, technology, engineering or health sciences or related field
  • successfully completed science coursework beyond the 1000 level
  • overall GPA of 3.0 or above
Skills needed
  • attention to detail
  • strong writing and speaking skills
  • experience with spreadsheets and working with cloud-based tools
How to apply

Email a cover letter and resume to Julie Kelly (jkelly@umn.edu).

Location St. Paul
Building Hodson Hall
Department Natural Resources Library
Hours/week 10-20
Work study Not Required