Student job opportunities
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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. 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 generally start at the University minimum wage.
Student Artifact Photographer - Wangensteen
Details
- Location
- East Bank, Health Sciences Library
- Department
- Health Sciences Libraries
- Hours
- 8-12, minimum of 8 hours per week
- Work study
- Required
- Hourly pay
- $15/hour
Duties
The Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine invites undergraduate students to apply for the role of student photographer of historical medical artifacts. Students in this role will be responsible for taking reference and photogrammetry photos of historical medical artifacts using best practices developed for object photography, and adhering to technical specifications and standards as outlined by staff. Typical job duties will include
- preparing and adjusting the in-house photography space,
- locating and preparing artifacts to be photographed,
- adjusting camera angles and settings,
- editing photographs using Adobe Creative Cloud software, and
- naming files, and exporting files to the appropriate Google Drive folder.
Requirements
- Current University of Minnesota student who is enrolled at least halftime (undergraduate student 6 credits). WORK STUDY required.
- Ability to follow project procedures, including guidelines for handling fragile historical objects
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to take a project through from concept to completion
- Demonstrated experience using digital camera equipment
- Experience using Google Drive
- Ability to work independently and on deadline
- Ability to collaborate with various departments and coworkers on projects
Skills
- Intermediate experience with photography and photo editing
- Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud
- Previous archival, museum, or library experience
- Interest in creative and historical projects
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- Experience with DSLR cameras
Student Library Project Assistant
Details
- Location
- West Bank, Wilson Library
- Department
- Collections Management and Preservation
- Hours
- 8-20 hours per week
- Work study
- Preferred, not required
- Hourly pay
- $15.00 per 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 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.
- 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.