Study - Library Aide, Coe Library Help Desk, University Libraries

Position: Work Study - Library Aide, Coe Library Help Desk, University Libraries
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JOB TITLE:

Library Aide - Coe Library Help Desk, University Libraries

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

This position is located in Coe Library on Level 2. The Help Desk provides customer service to the entire campus community and the city of Laramie.

Job location:

Coe Library

Pay rate or range:
Staring rate $12.00/hour. Pay raise to $12.35/hour after successful completion of first semester of employment.

JOB PURPOSE:

* Provide circulation and research services to customers at Coe Library.

* Work in a fast-paced environment alongside other student employees. Shifts are scheduled around classes and other obligations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide customer service at a busy Help Desk, check library materials in and out, explain policies and procedures, assist customers in locating print and electronic resources, answer informational and directional questions, pull materials from the stacks, and perform basic office duties.

Coe Library is open a significant number of hours each week and successful candidates must be able to work a variety of day, evening, and weekend shifts between 7:00 AM and Midnight (12:00 AM). This position begins fall semester and continues throughout the calendar year.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

  High School Diploma/GED

Experience:

  Customer service experience and/or the desire to positively interact with a diverse customer base

Other requirements: Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.

* Current UW student

* Flexible schedule with the ability to work a variety of day, evening, and weekend shifts as assigned by supervisor.

* Ability to continue in position throughout subsequent academic years.

DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Previous library work experience

* Excellent interpersonal communication skills

* Demonstrated high level of attention to detail

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO CAREERS:

Develop customer service experience and campus experience applicable to all majors.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload: resume, fall class schedule, any other regularly scheduled obligations, and contact information for 2 references.

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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  or email jobapps.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).