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

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:

1. Opening incoming mail (books, media items, journal issues, etc.)
2. Checking-in library materials in various systems (ILLiad, Voyager)
3. Processing library materials (placing holds, checking out, labeling, routing)
4. Preparing borrowed material to be mailed back to lending libraries
5. Sorting and shelving journals in Watson periodicals location
6. Creating, editing, and maintaining library records
7. Retrieving print books and journals from KU’s collection
8. Scanning items for electronic delivery
9. Searching KU’s electronic journal subscriptions for requested materials
10. Performing statistical projects and running/verifying usage reports
11. 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

1. Willingness to maintain an assigned work schedule, as evidenced in application materials
2. 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

1. Remote work is not available unless approved by leadership and HR.
2. 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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