Work Study - Library Aide, Stacks Maintenance, University Libraries

University of Wyoming•Laramie, WY

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This position works in the Shelving and Interlibrary Loan (ILL) units with the Public Services department of the UW Libraries. 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. The ideal candidate will be available to work through the academic year '26-'27 with a work study award.

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.

Nice To Haves

Previous shelving experience in a library.
Customer service experience

Responsibilities

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.
Retrieve materials for interlibrary loan.
Scan and electronically deliver materials.
Perform other tasks as determined by manager.