Work Study - Library Aide, Geology Library

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JOB TITLE:  

Library Aide - Geology Library 

JOB PURPOSE:   

Assist Geology Library staff with circulation and customer service tasks.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Open and close the library.
• Check in/out library materials to library users.  
• Shelve books and maps.  
• Data entry/computer work. 
• Special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education:  High School Diploma/GED
Experience:  none
Other requirements: Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Good interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Ability to alphabetize.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Some knowledge of Word and Excel.

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO CAREERS: 

Employees learn customer service and organizational skills applicable to all future careers. Majors most related to this position are Geology and Business, but previous employees have come from a variety of majors.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

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

1. Resume
2. Contact Information for at least 1 work-related reference

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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