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JOB TITLE:
Library Aide - Stacks Maintenance, University Libraries
JOB PURPOSE:
This position works in the Shelving and Interlibrary Loan (ILL) units with the User Services division of the UW Libraries. These units are located in Coe Library, the main library on campus, and are comprised of a mix of full-time staff and student employees.
Shelving/ILL hours of operation are 8 am - 5 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 beginning in May, summer semester 2026. Applicants with an academic year 2026-2027 work study award or Fall 2026 work study award are eligible to continue working during the school year.
Pay rate or range: Beginning wage is $12 an hour, pay increases to $12.35 an hour after successful completion of first semester's work.
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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
Work:
- 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.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to ask questions.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous shelving experience in a library.
- Customer service experience
OTHER:
- Candidates with a work study award for academic year ‘26-‘27 or fall semester 2026 are encouraged to apply! (Eligibility for work study is determined through completion of the FAFSA form).
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:
- Resume
- Copy of summer class schedule (if taking classes)
- Copy of fall class schedule
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 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
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