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Student Hourly - Resource Sharing - Watson Library Job at The University of Kans

Student Hourly - Resource Sharing - Watson Library Job at The University of Kans

MediabistroLawrence, KS, United States
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Position Overview

This position is in the Acquisitions & Resource Sharing department at Watson Library. We obtain resources / materials (books, journals, videos, PDFs, etc.) in any format (print & electronic) by purchasing, borrowing, or other means, needed by students, faculty, and staff to support informational and research needs. We also provide materials from KU’s collections to other libraries worldwide, as well as manage serials & electronic resources. Our student employees help open mail, locate books in the stacks, scan books / journals, and perform other office tasks.

Job Description

Duties include one or more of the following :

  • Opening incoming mail (books, media items, journal issues, etc.)
  • Checking-in library materials in various systems (ILLiad, Voyager)
  • Processing library materials (placing holds, checking out, labeling, routing)
  • Preparing borrowed material to be mailed back to lending libraries
  • Sorting and shelving journals in Watson periodicals location
  • Creating, editing, and maintaining library records
  • Retrieving print books and journals from KU’s collection
  • Scanning items for electronic delivery
  • Searching KU’s electronic journal subscriptions for requested materials
  • Performing statistical projects and running / verifying usage reports
  • Other duties as assigned

These duties require a high level of accuracy and speed, as well as the ability to quickly learn and retain detailed, time-sensitive, and complex procedures. The work must meet established quality and turnaround time standards.

Required Qualifications

  • Willingness to maintain an assigned work schedule, as evidenced in application materials
  • Availability to work at least 10 hours a week between 8 AM - 4 : 30 PM, Monday-Friday, in blocks of at least 1-2 hours

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Library work experience
  • Demonstrated commitment to public service
  • Experience with computers, library catalogs, scanners, and software applications (e.g., Word, Adobe Acrobat, databases)
  • Knowledge of one or more Western European languages
  • Ability to work independently on complex tasks with little supervision
  • Ability to perform detailed work accurately
  • Problem-solving skills

    • Position Requirements

    During the semester, student hourly employees must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. For summer, enrollment or pre-enrollment in the upcoming fall semester in at least 6 hours, or summer session enrollment, or admission to fall studies, is required. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. Exceptions for GRA / GTA / GA do not apply.

    Employment Conditions

  • Remote work is not available unless approved by leadership and HR.
  • This is a salaried / exempt position. A student cannot hold both an hourly / non-exempt position and a salaried / exempt position concurrently.

    • Application Instructions

  • Attach a cover letter or resume to your application.
  • Include your available hours.
  • Follow specific instructions for submitting your availability via the provided link and document.

    • Apply before 08 / 04 / 2025. For questions, contact Nishon Hawkins at njhawkin@ku.edu .

    Salary Range : $11.00 per hour

    Start Date : Monday, August 18, 2025

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