Government Publications Library Student Worker

Location: Government Publications Library in Wilson Library (West Bank)

Total Hours Per Week Scheduled: 8-12 hours per week (flexible); Hours are between 8:30am-5:00pm M-F (No evenings, no weekends)

Work Study Requirement: Required

Job Duties:

• Primarily shifting library materials (moving materials from one spot to another)
• Some processing and shelving of library materials
• Occasional clerical duties as needed (e.g. Filing, basic data entry, etc.)
• Other tasks as assigned

Required:

• Enrolled in Fall 2026 as a University of Minnesota student for 6 or more credits
• Basic office skills (filing, alphabetizing, sorting, accurate typing)
• Attention to detail in an environment with repetitive tasks
• Physically capable of standing while working and pushing book carts, shelving and moving books

Preferred:

• Ability to work independently
• Good verbal and written communication

The Social Sciences Department (SSD) advances the research and learning of the University’s social sciences and professional program disciplines, departments, and colleges. The SSD liaisons and reference specialists provide course-integrated instruction, research consultations that range from simple to sustained and advanced, and connect their constituents to services and people from around the Libraries. SSD is also home to Mapping Prejudice, the Borchert Map Library, and the Government Publications unit. The professionals who work in these areas manage complex and specialized collections, provide focused research support, and serve on highly collaborative initiatives in and beyond the Libraries such as the BTAA Geoportal, the FDLP, and more. SSD staff are tied together through our deep grounding in social science disciplinary subjects, content, methods, and related emerging approaches to research, teaching, and community engagement. 

Pay Range: $15.25/hour

Please visit the Office of Student Health Benefits website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

Student workers are eligible to participate in the Student Health Benefit Plan, if they maintain 6 or more eligible course credits within a given semester. The same applies for Undergraduate Students, Graduate Assistants, Residents, Fellows and Interns.

Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota.

Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Please attach the following documents in Word or PDF Format (DO NOT copy and paste) along with online application to be considered:

1. Resume (preferred, not required)
2. Screenshot of class schedule (required)
3. Complete Google Form (required)

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected].

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.  The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.  To learn more about diversity at the U:  http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. 

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