Library Jobs

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Senior Library Information Specialist

Reporting to the Head of Collections and Acquisitions, this position is a part of the Collections & Acquisitions department, which is responsible for managing physical and electronic resources encompassing areas of acquisition, payment, resource maintenance and troubleshooting, renewal, and cancellation for the University Libraries and UMKC Law Library. 

How to apply for student positions:

Further information for applicants:

  • Don’t forget to sign and date your application.
  • If you have a “Work Study” financial aid award, be sure to mark it on the UMKC Libraries Supplemental Student Employment Application. Listing prior work history helps us know what kind of work you have done in the past. Please fill out as much of the work history as you can.
  • If you would like to keep your application on file for a year, please e-mail completed application to libraryadmin@umkc.edu
  • Frequently, many applications are turned in for a small number of positions. Not everyone will receive an interview, and an interview does not guarantee a job. Candidates will be contacted for interviews as the need arises. Contact usually will be made via your UMKC email address unless another email address is specified.

The Circulation Services Department is located on the first floor of Miller Nichols Library at 800 E 51st Street, Kansas City, MO 64110.

No positions at this time.

Digital Scholarship Services Student Assistant

The Digital Collaboration Studio is located in Suite 310 on the 3rd floor of the Miller Nichols Library at 800 E 51st Street, Kansas City, MO 64110.

Job Description: Student Assistants in the Library’s Digital Scholarship Services department will primarily be responsible for assisting patrons at the Digital Collaboration Studio Service Desk during regularly scheduled shifts. Student assistants will engage in Service Desk work independently during the semester, supporting technology and interacting with patrons. They may also assist Library faculty and staff with projects in the Digital Scholarship Services department. This is an hourly position and does not offer tuition remission. Internship or practicum credit may be available. Reports directly to the Digital Collaboration Specialist with oversight by the Head of Digital Scholarship Services. Duties include:

  • Staff the service desk independently during their scheduled hours
    • Circulating keys and other equipment
    • Answer complex questions about the space
  • Monitor the use of the space o Maintaining noise levels in the space
    • Resolve room booking conflicts
    • Troubleshoot and resolve technology issues
    • Report technology issues (malfunctioning or damaged equipment)
  • Maintain the cleanliness Digital Collaboration Studio as needed
  • Offer support, as needed, for events in the Digital Collaboration Studio
  • Provide assistance with complex or specialized tasks relating to Digital Scholarship Services and its research
  • Provide higher level demonstrations and instruction in use of technology in the Studio to student and faculty patrons
  • Clerical and other duties as required

Scheduling: Student assistants are expected to work regular shifts of at least 2 consecutive hours, during the Digital Collaboration Studio hours of operation, 10:00AM – 9:00PM M-T and 10:00AM – 6:00PM F. Students are required to work between 10 and 20 hours a week and work at least 2 opening or closing shifts.

Job Attitude: All students are to display an attitude toward work which fosters a supportive work atmosphere; treat others with courtesy, respect, and tact; present, accept, and act upon constructive suggestions and criticism; deal with stress in a responsible manner; and accept and adjust to change in the work environment.

Job Requirements: Students must be

  • Enrolled at least part time at UMKC
  • Interest in developing customer service skills
  • Interest in learning about research hardware, software, and technology
  • Ability to communicate clearly with faculty, students, and library staff

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the physical demands of this job. If you believe you may have difficulty performing any of these physical demands, please contact KC Atchison, ADA Coordinator, as soon as possible, at atchinsonk@umkc.edu or (816) 235-6705.

Starting pay rate: $11.50/hr

Hiring Manager: Chayanne Sandoval-Williams

Email: csandoval-williams@umkc.edu

The Health Sciences Library is located on the 2nd floor of the School of Medicine building at 2411 Holmes Street, Kansas City, MO 64108.

Job description: Under the supervision of the LIS Sr Student Supervisor, the Evening/Weekend Supervisor, and other Access support staff, provides service to Health Sciences Library patrons and staff.

Job duties: Scheduling of specific work assignments is determined by departmental demands, and at the discretion of the supervisor, not worker preference.

Off-desk duties: Shelving accurately. Shelf reading and shelf cleaning.

Staffing the Service Desk: Assists patrons in simple searches, web page usage, and reference; is punctual to arrive when scheduled, and may open and close library on schedule. Performs other miscellaneous duties when needed.

Starting pay rate: $10.50/hr

Hiring manager: Myisha Sims

Email: mts972@umkc.edu

No positions at this time.

No positions at this time.

The Marr Sound Archives is located on the ground floor of Miller Nichols Library at 800 E 51st Street, Kansas City, MO 64110.

Scheduling: Hiring and scheduling for the Marr Sound Archives department will depend on hours specifically needed, between the hours of 9:00 a.m and 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Student assistants also are required to work a minimum of 15 hours a week.

Job description: Student assistants must provide public service and assist with basic reference questions and material requests; accurately search, retrieve and shelve sound recordings in a timely manner; inventory and process sound recordings and other archival materials; perform additional tasks as assigned, including collection maintenance, data entry, audio transcription, physical preservation of audio-visual media as well as prep work for digital preservation; some basic manual labor, heavy lifting, and moving of collections.

Job attitude: All students are to display an attitude toward work which fosters a supportive work atmosphere; treat others with courtesy, respect, and tact; present, accept, and act upon constructive suggestions and criticism; deal with stress in a responsible manner; and accept and adjust to change in the work environment.

Attributes needed: Dependability, punctuality, accuracy, attention to detail, courteous manner, ability to work well in public, moderate command of the English language, interest in job.

Starting pay rate: $11.00/hr

Hiring manager: Nikki L’Amour

Email: nlamour@mail.umkc.edu

The Music/Media Library is located on the ground floor of Miller Nichols Library at 800 E 51st Street, Kansas City, MO 64110.

Scheduling: Hiring and scheduling in the Music/Media Library will depend on hours specifically needed. Student Assistants are required to work nights and weekends. Student Assistants are required to work during finals week and must be planning to work the full year, not just a semester. Student assistants are required to work a minimum of 10 hours a week.

Job description: Student assistants will provide public service and assist with basic reference questions; accurately search, retrieve and shelve library materials in a timely manner; perform additional tasks as assigned, including collection maintenance, data entry, some basic manual labor.

Job attitude: All student assistants are to display an attitude toward work which fosters a supportive work atmosphere; treat others with courtesy, respect, and tact; present, accept, and act upon constructive suggestions and criticism; deal with stress in a responsible manner; and accept and adjust to change in the work environment.

Attributes needed: Must be a UMKC Conservatory student. Dependability, punctuality, accuracy, attention to detail, courteous manner, ability to work well in public, moderate command of the English language, interest in job.

Starting pay rate: $11.00/hr

Hiring manager: Bill Johnson

Email: william.johnson@umkc.edu

The Marr Sound Archives is located on the ground floor of Miller Nichols Library at 800 E 51st Street, Kansas City, MO 64110.

Scheduling: Hiring and scheduling for the Marr Sound Archives department will depend on hours specifically needed, between the hours of 9:00 a.m and 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Student assistants also are required to work a minimum of 15 hours a week.

Job description: Student assistants must provide public service and assist with basic reference questions and material requests; accurately search, retrieve and shelve sound recordings in a timely manner; inventory and process sound recordings and other archival materials; perform additional tasks as assigned, including collection maintenance, data entry, audio transcription, physical preservation of audio-visual media as well as prep work for digital preservation; some basic manual labor, heavy lifting, and moving of collections.

Job attitude: All students are to display an attitude toward work which fosters a supportive work atmosphere; treat others with courtesy, respect, and tact; present, accept, and act upon constructive suggestions and criticism; deal with stress in a responsible manner; and accept and adjust to change in the work environment.

Attributes needed: Dependability, punctuality, accuracy, attention to detail, courteous manner, ability to work well in public, moderate command of the English language, interest in job.

Starting pay rate: $11.00/hr

Hiring manager: Nikki L’Amour

Email: nlamour@mail.umkc.edu

No positions at this time.

Streaming video request

EXHIBIT DISPLAY TABLES

Case dimensions: 5’ long x 30” wide x 9” high sitting atop 3’ legs

Glass exhibit table

FIRST FLOOR GALLERY

The First Floor Gallery is located just inside the main entrance of the Miller Nichols Library.

Wall with exhibit content

Conference Room 325

Located on the Third Floor of Miller Nichols Library. For access, enter the library at the north ground floor entrance or the west first floor entrance. Then take the stairs or the elevator to the third floor..

Map of third floor of Miller Nichols Library