We're Hiring for Work Study Positions

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Student worker at the library's Main Desk

The Library is now hiring for Work Study positions at the Main Desk and in Archives/Serials. Apply online on the "About the Library" page Student Employment Application link, or on Handshake.


Circulation Assistants

Opening, afternoon, and evening shifts are available at the Library's Main Desk. Circulation Assistants are responsible for providing excellent customer service at the Main Desk in person and via e-mail and phone.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Checking library materials in and out
  • Processing interlibrary loan requests
  • Shelving
  • Organizing
  • Cleaning
  • Data entry
  • Occasional cataloging processing assistance
  • Other clerical duties as assigned

Applicants should have good communication skills (written and verbal), be positive and respectful in working with diverse populations, an understanding of Microsoft Office, commitment to customer service, and the ability to handle multiple assignments.

Shifts: Scheduled between 8:00 am-10:00 pm Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm Friday, and 2:00 pm-10:00 pm Sunday.

Contact: Chris Baker, cmbaker@viterbo.edu, 608-796-3277

Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/9235729/share_preview


Archives/Serials Student Assistant

About the Archives: The archives preserves University materials of historical value and serves as an educational resource for administrative and scholarly research. Materials in the archives include photographs, campus publications such as the student newspaper and yearbooks, student research projects, video, audio, and more.

Archives Job Responsibilities: 

  • Preparing and writing metadata for digital files.
  • Assisting patrons with research.
  • Digitizing physical items.
  • Cataloging and housing physical items.

About Serials: Serials include academic journals, popular magazines, and newspapers.

Serials Job Responsibilities:

  • Processing incoming serials.
  • Shelving serials.
  • Gathering statistics.
  • Conducting inventory.

Shifts: Scheduled between 8:00 am-5:00 pm Monday-Friday

Contact: Jason Skoog, jaskoog@viterbo.edu, 608-796-3262

Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/9235535/share_preview