Student Library Assistant

Location: Wilson Library (West Bank)

Total Hours Per Week Scheduled: 12 hours per week

Work Study Requirement: Preferred

Job Duties:

• Performs copy cataloging of e-books, streaming videos, and outsourced materials.
• Resolves straightforward cataloging problems.
• Records bibliographic information for theses and dissertations
• Supports the department in authority work, subject heading updates, and other cataloging and metadata projects.

Required:

• Enrolled as a University of Minnesota undergraduate student for 6 or more credits.

Preferred:

• Interest in library work.

The Cataloging, Metadata, and Digitization Services (CMD) department supports the University's mission of learning, research and outreach activities by providing well-aligned, highly functional, and distinctive information, digitization, digital preservation, and discovery services for use by the University and, whenever possible, the global community (e.g., HathiTrust, OCLC, Google, Digital Public Library of America). This department is composed of three units: Cataloging & Metadata, Digital Library Services, and Digital Preservation. Each unit supports the strategic goals of the Libraries and University community.

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.
2. Screenshot of class schedule.
3. Complete Google Form here.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647.

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.

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