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
- Variable; 15-20
- Work study
- Preferred, not required
- Hourly pay
- $15.25/hour
Duties
- Work across all University Libraries in East Bank, West Bank, St Paul, and off-campus locations as needed.
- Work on pulling items, 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 UofM, 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.
- Must be comfortable with heights, and willing to train and operate stockpicker lift.
- 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.