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University of Wyoming is hiring: Work Study Posn Student - Library Aide, Stacks

University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, United States, 82071


Job Description

The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position! We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community. We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University's Mission, Vison, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today!

JOB TITLE:

Library Aide - Stacks Maintenance, University Libraries

JOB PURPOSE:

JFNTMP

This position works in the Shelving and Interlibrary Loan (ILL) units with the User Services division of the UW Libraries. These units are located in Coe Library, the main library on campus, and are comprised of a mix of full-time staff and student employees.

Shelving/ILL hours of operation are 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday.
  • Shelve materials and perform stacks maintenance at Coe Library. Assist with lending in the Interlibrary Loan department.
  • Ideal candidates will be available to work beginning in May, summer semester 2024, and will continue through academic year '24-'25 with a work study award.

Pay rate or range: Beginning wage is $12 an hour, pay increases to $12.35 an hour after successful completion of first semester's work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform Shelving duties:
  • Sort and shelve library materials, pick up materials used in the library, and maintain the appearance of the shelving stacks.
  • Shift the location of materials as needed.
  • Participate in inventorying the library collection. Provide directional and location information to library customers.

Perform Interlibrary Loan duties:
  • Retrieve materials for interlibrary loan.
  • Scan and electronically deliver materials.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Perform other tasks as determined by manager.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma/GED

Other requirements: Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Proven accuracy ordering decimals, numbers, and letters.
  • Ability to work both independently with little supervision and cooperatively with others.
  • Ability to push heavy carts of books.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to ask questions.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Previous shelving experience in a library.
  • Customer service experience

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:
  • Resume
  • Copy of summer class schedule (if taking classes)
  • Copy of fall class schedule

HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/