Study - Library Aide, Stacks Maintenance, University Libraries

Position: Work Study - Library Aide, Stacks Maintenance, University Libraries
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JOB TITLE:

Work Study Library Aide - Stacks Maintenance, University Libraries

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

Stacks Maintenance is located within the Public Services Unit of the University Libraries and encompasses Shelving and Interlibrary loan. The primary role of both the Shelving and Interlibrary Loan areas is to help library patrons access library materials. These areas are comprised of a mix of full-time staff and student employees.

Job location:

Coe Library

Pay rate or range:
Beginning wage is $12.00 an hour; pay increases to $12.35 an hour after successful completion of first semester's work.

JOB PURPOSE:

This position works in the Shelving and Interlibrary Loan (ILL) units with the Public Services department of the UW Libraries.

Shelving/ILL hours of operation are 8:00 AM - 5:00 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 '26-'27 with a work study award.

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 with or without reasonable accommodations.

* Excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to ask questions.

DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Previous shelving experience in a library.

* Customer service experience

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO CAREERS:

Attention to detail skills applicable to all majors.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

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

* Resume or C.V.

* Fall class schedule

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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.

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