Hourly Pooled - Library Aide, Library Coach (Peer Mentor), UW Libraries
About The Position
The Research & Outreach Services Department (ROS) at UW Libraries is looking for enthusiastic, motivated students to join our Library Coach Team at Coe Library! As a Library Coach, you will be trained to support fellow students through one-on-one research help, assist librarians with classroom instruction, and contribute to the creation of helpful learning resources-----like tutorials, videos, and social media content. This is a hands-on opportunity to develop your communication, tech, and leadership skills while making a real difference in the academic success of your peers.
Requirements
- Current University of Wyoming (UW) student with at least two completed semesters at UW.
- Completion of English 1010 or an equivalent research-focused writing course prior to employment or by the end of the first semester of employment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Effective at working with and supporting students.
Nice To Haves
- Previous customer service, mentoring, or peer support experience.
- Experience using Canva, Camtasia, or other software for video or tutorial creation.
- Interest in social media content and trends.
- Strong independent work ethics and ability to collaborate in team settings.
- Interest in or experience with academic research.
- Enthusiasm for engaging with students across campus.
Responsibilities
- Use Canva and other multimedia tools to create library tutorials and videos.
- Create static and dynamic social media content for UW Libraries research tips and trick series, including participation in audio and visual content.
- Support librarians with classroom instruction and student learning workshops.
- Engage with students across campus through outreach events, tours, and other activities.
- Answer library and research questions during scheduled coaching appointments.
- Collaborate on special projects like the Personal Librarian Program, research guides, or assessment work.
- Participate in ongoing training to develop research and information literacy skills.
Benefits
- Starting rate $12.00/hour. Pay increases to $12.35/hour after successful completion of first semester of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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