Library Aide - Coe Library Help Desk

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JOB TITLE:  

Library Aide, Coe Library Help Desk

JOB PURPOSE:   

Provide enthusiastic service at the Coe Library Help Desk. This position starts immediately and continues during the academic year. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Be the face of the library! Work at our dynamic service desk during a mix of day, evening, and weekend shifts.
• Bring good vibes. Deliver friendly, helpful service to everyone who walks through our doors (or uses our services).
• Support access. Locate and pull requested items from the shelves to keep our hold and delivery services running smoothly. Check out books, laptops, make study room reservations, and process returned items.
• Be a resource assistant. Help people find books, articles, and online resources—and guide them when they’re lost (physically or academically).
• Know the rules (and explain them clearly). Be the go-to for policies and how things work around the library.
• Open up & wind down. Help set up the library for the day or close it down at night.
• Keep it running. Pitch in with general office tasks that help everything stay organized and efficient.

Pay rate increases to $12.35/hour after the completion of first semester with additional promotion opportunities possible.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to start work immediately and continue through academic year.
• Customer service experience or ability to positively interact with a wide variety of people
• Flexible schedule with ability to work a variety of day, evening, and weekend shifts 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

Library work experience

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

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

1. Resume
2. Fall 2026 class schedule
3. Contact information for 1 reference

WORK LOCATION: 

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level. 

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].  

ABOUT LARAMIE: 

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website. 

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s 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/ 

Posted Salary Range: $12.00/hour