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JOB TITLE:   

Work Study Library Aide - Stacks Maintenance, University Libraries   

JOB PURPOSE:   

This position works in the Shelving and Interlibrary Loan (ILL) units with the Public Services department 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 through academic year ‘25-‘26 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.

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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.

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 APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume or C.V.
3. Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

WORK LOCATION: 

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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 contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected]. 

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