Student Worker Position

Deadline

STUDENT WORKER POSITIONS

Available at the UA Law Library

$15/hour. 

15-20 hours/week

Work hours: Monday Friday, 8am-5pm (no evenings, no weekends)

First application review date: April 8, 2024

Preferred start date Monday, June 3, 2024**

We are a small, collegial team that supports law students and faculty with a variety of services. If you are interested in obtaining experience working in a library, we’d love to hear from you. See below for more information about the position.

Specific Duties Include:

  • Answer the Circulation desk phone and respond to in-person requests.
  • Assist library users in the process of locating library materials and provide directional information.
  • Interpret library user questions, provide basic answers, and make appropriate referrals.
  • Check-in and check-out materials requested by patrons as well as process holds.
  • Organize library materials for shelving. Shelve materials upon request.
  • Monitor and maintain the library room reservation system.
  • Assist users with library technology equipment, including scanners, self-checkout, library cabinet, student computers, and public computer kiosks.
  • Interpret and enforce library and university policy and procedures. Interact with library users and refer to a higher level when necessary.
  • Ensure that proper procedures are followed to open and/or close the library as needed, including collecting building counts.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing.
  • Prior experience in a library preferred but not required.

Other Details:

  • This is a non-exempt position. Pay rate is $15.00/hour.
  • Holidays and Other Non-work Time. Student workers do not receive holiday pay or pay for time off due to illness, vacation, etc. 
    • Student workers are off for all UA/Law Library holidays.
    • Student workers are off at end of semester through winter closure.
  • Requirements:
    • Able to commit to 15-20 hours per week during regular semester. 
      • May work up to 25 hours per week during regular semester.
      • May work up to 35 hours per week during summer.
    • Minimum enrollment requirement. Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours for spring and fall work and enrolled in either summer school or 6 credit hours fall for summer work.
    • Requires pre-employment screening, including professional references that will be contacted, educational credentials, and employment history/past performance.
    • Upon hire, complete mandatory FERPA, Information Security Awareness, and Preventing Harassment and Discrimination training modules.

To Apply:

  • Submit 
    • Letter of interest
    • Resume of educational credentials and work experience
    • Three professional references with contact information
  • Send to: 

** We will consider applications for positions beginning Fall 2024. 

Sponsor Organization
UA Law Library