Student employment

Circulation

The Access Services student worker position involves the opening and closing of the Knowledge Center, circulation functions, book check in processing, sorting, shelving and shelf-reading popular reading, working with patrons to assist in printing issues, inventory projects, delivering to and picking up of materials from other departments within the University Libraries, and other duties as assigned. Customer Service skills and ability to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner are key components of this job.

E-Reserves and Document Delivery Services

Student assistant positions supports the department by performing a variety of duties including: scanning, organizing, and disseminating materials for Document Delivery Services, packaging materials for mailing, locating and retrieving materials needed for scanning and making documents accessible using remediation software. On the job training will be offered for all processes.  The ideal candidate will be a quick learner and have a strong eye for detail with an emphasis on consistency and accuracy.

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat DC and Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Familiarity with mailing formats and procedures

Building Monitor

Building Monitors are responsible for patrolling the premises, observing and reporting issues; identifying items in need of repair; being accessible for general assistance to other departments via the radio; investigating reports of emergency situations; providing general assistance to guests by directing them to the appropriate resources; accurately reporting incidents and/or accidents in writing; and performing general opening and closing procedures. Building Monitors are responsible for staffing the information kiosk providing patrons and others with general information assistance, as well as managing the lost and found and setting up/tearing down events.

MARS/Shelving

Employees of the MARS/Shelving department work between 8am-6pm, Monday-Friday, and up to 12 hours per week. The job duties include: shelving of returned books; general maintenance and organization of the book shelves; storage and auditing of inventory in MARS (the Mathewson Automated Retrieval System); and pick-up and delivery of library mail.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a valid Driver’s License

The Basque Library student worker position involves the opening and closing of the Basque Library, reception desk coverage, circulation functions, shelving and shelf-reading, working with archival materials, inventory projects, deliver to and pickup of materials from other departments within the Libraries, and other tasks as assigned. In addition to English, language proficiencies in Spanish, French, and Basque are preferred but not required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Language Proficiency in Spanish, Basque or French

One Time Acquisitions

Responsible for receiving all incoming library materials including books, journals, and multimedia. Performs basic database maintenance for all new materials, and occasional book repair and binding of music and specialty documents.

Metadata and Cataloging

Student workers in Metadata & Cataloging (MC) perform data entry; labeling of library materials; working with the library database; and locating materials in the stacks and in MARS, amongst other tasks as assigned.

Library Services Assistant

A successful Library Services Assistant works collaboratively with supervisor and colleagues to ensure the highest levels of customer service, efficiency and safety are provided at the circulation desk. They will check library materials in and out, issue cards, perform basic reference assistance in person or over the phone, support poster printing, and help students with general printing and various computer-related issues, among other duties. In addition, they assist in special projects as requested.

Preferred qualifications:

• Customer Service and Money Handling experience.
• Basic troubleshooting skills.
• Interest in multi-semester employment.
• Eligible for Work Study.

Maker Wranglers

Maker Wranglers work in the library makerspace assisting students, faculty, and community members with a wide range of personal and academic projects. A Wrangler will utilize all pieces of equipment in the makerspace including, but not limited to, 3D printers, 3D scanners, laser cutters, soldering and sewing machines, vinyl cutter, virtual reality hardware, hand tools, and more.

Preferred qualifications:

• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Basic trouble shooting skills.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Acrobat, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Must be available for 2-week paid summer training session.

@One

Student workers will assist users with the physical tools, software, and services offered within the @One, with an emphasis on good customer service. There are several different job opportunities within the department depending on applicant’s interests, including multimedia lab assistance, poster printing, equipment checkout, events & production, and more.

Preferred qualifications:

• Customer service experience
• Basic troubleshooting skills
• Interest in multi-semester employment
• Multimedia hardware and/or software experience

Digitization Lab

Digital Services student workers will assist in the digitization of historical materials including papers, photos, prints, negatives, and ledgers. Student workers will review and prepare materials for digitization, and must maintain organization of materials. They will use the digital photography capture station, book scanner, document scanner, or large format scanner to capture digital surrogates, and assist with post-processing tasks, such as quality control and exporting files. Student workers may also assist in capture of metadata for the materials, as well as assist in other duties and special projects as assigned.

Preferred qualifications:

• Ability to work weekdays between 9am and 5pm
• Familiarity with digital scanners, digital cameras, and/or other scanning tools and software
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Lightroom, Acrobat, and/or Photoshop

Peer Research Consultant

Peer Research Consultants (PRCs) provide research assistance to library users, mostly consisting of other students. PRCs provide research help to library users via chat, in-person, and over the phone. Special projects include reviewing instructional materials (online tutorials, library guides, etc.). Other projects may be assigned. PRCs will be thoroughly trained in library research skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior experience tutoring or mentoring in any formal or informal setting
• Work study approved
• Completed ENG 102 with B- or higher
• Customer service or retail experience
• Enjoys learning new things and is curious by nature

Regular duties include: Archival processing using professional standards and archival databases; library tasks (retrieving and shelving of books, returning items to MARS); patron services including staffing the SCUA reference desk and, on occasion, assisting with special events; and other duties as assigned. Interest in multi-semester employment preferred.

Classroom Technology

Student Technicians help keep campus classrooms functional and supported. In this role, student technicians provide front-line support for classrooms, assist faculty, staff, and students with troubleshooting, answer support calls, document issues in our ticketing system, help maintain inventory and equipment records, and assist with routine maintenance, setup, and installation of classroom technology. It’s a hands-on job for students who like solving problems, figuring out how technology works, and building real-world skills in customer service, troubleshooting, documentation, and technical support. Student Technicians also have opportunities to grow into more advanced work overtime, including classroom AV systems, computer and endpoint support, equipment deployment, and project work. 

University Testing Center

A successful University Testing Center Student Worker works collaboratively with University Testing Center staff to provide exceptional customer service while supporting the administration of academic and professional examinations. Responsibilities include assisting with examinee check-in, verifying identification, preparing testing rooms, actively proctoring exams, maintaining testing security and confidentiality, responding to testing irregularities, and performing general office duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Customer service or office experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Experience working with students or in a learning environment.
• Interest in multi-semester employment

Instructional Design & Technology

The accessibility student workers will assist with the remediation of MS Word and PowerPoint files using accessibility tools found in MS Office; remediation of PDF files for accessibility using Adobe Acrobat; editing of automatic captioning files created by UNR’s Kaltura video platform and/or YouTube; documentation of all captioning edits completed; prioritization of captioning projects based on provided criteria; assistance with ongoing instructional accessibility projects; assistance generating and editing Departmental Accessibility Reports; generating, updating, and revising accessibility-related support materials, including video tutorials.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in multi-semester employment
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes