Library Jobs

Academic Library Fellow Position

The Library Services Division at Miller Nichols Library offers two Academic Library Fellowships that are awarded to any library science graduate student able to reside in the UMKC area.

Library Information Specialist Circulation Part-time Late Night

This .40 FTE position works in the Circulation Services Department and reports to the SR Library Information Specialist Lead Evening/Weekend Supervisor. This position is responsible for closing the library Saturday - Tuesday during the two academic semesters and Sunday – Tuesday during the eight-week summer session. The position provides circulation assistance and basic reference help and works shifts at the service desk.
Circulation Services

Currently, there are no student positions available in the Circulation Services Department. You are still welcome to submit your application; your application will be kept on file and reviewed when the department is hiring student positions.

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

The Circulation Department is currently hiring for specific shifts in the evenings and mornings for Spring 2026! The hours available are:

  • Evenings: Tuesdays (roughly 4pm – 12am) & Fridays (6pm – 10pm) required. Additional hours are available on Sunday & Thursday evenings.
  • Mornings/Midday: Tuesdays (roughly 11am – 4pm) & Thursdays (roughly 9am – 3pm) required. Additional hours are available on Monday midday, Friday morning and midday Saturday.

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There are no student positions currently available in the Circulation Department. However, you are still welcome to submit your applications which will be kept on file and considered for any future openings.


Scheduling: Hiring and scheduling in Miller Nichols Library will depend on hours specifically needed. It may be necessary to work evenings and weekends. Student Assistants are required to work their set schedule for the entire semester, including during finals week. Intersession & Summer semester work hours are available to those who are enrolled and working in the subsequent semester. Student assistants are required to work a minimum of 15 hours a week.

Job description: Under the supervision of the Circulation Services Student Assistant Supervisor, the Evening/Weekend Supervisor, and other full-time staff, provides services to Miller Nichols Library patrons and staff.

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 duties: Duties include but are not limited to assisting patrons at the First Floor Service Desk, assisting patrons with printing/scanning issues, shelving books, placing requests and picking materials from the automated storage facility, scanning articles for interlibrary loan requests. The scheduling of specific work assignments is determined by the department needs on a given shift and are assigned at the discretion of the supervisor on duty.

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: $15.00/hr

Hiring manager: Luke Scheil

Email: lscheil@umkc.edu

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.

No positions at this time.

Digital Scholarship Services Student Assistant

Hiring for Spring 2026 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: $15.50/hr Hiring Manager: Chayanne Sandoval-Williams Email: csandoval-williams@umkc.edu

No positions at this time.

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

Currently, there are no student positions available in the Health Sciences Library. You are still welcome to submit your application; your application will be kept on file and reviewed when the department is hiring student positions.

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: $15.00/hr

Hiring manager: Myisha Sims

Email: mts972@umkc.edu

No positions at this time.

No positions at this time.Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m and 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Student Assistants are required to work a minimum of 10 hours per week. Flexible work arrangements are available at the supervisor’s discretion.

Graduate Student Assistant 

  • Job description: Student assistants provide public access and reference support for LaBudde Special Collections, the Starr Women’s Hall of Fame Archive, and the Gay and Lesbian Archive of Mid-America (GLAMA) for researchers and patrons from all communities. This entails searching for, retrieving, and shelving manuscript materials and rare books as well as the inventory and processing of archival collections. Student assistants perform additional tasks as assigned including scanning projects and Reading Room maintenance (cleaning).
    • Physical Effort: Minimal/infrequent physical effort. Must be able to lift a weight of approximately 30lbs for some manuscript boxes.
  • Job attitude: LaBudde is a Safe Space under UMKC Libraries’ Safe and Respectful Environment policy. Therefore, student assistants will be expected to sustain a work environment that is communicative, inclusive, and mutually respectful with colleagues, staff, faculty, and patrons.
  • Job requirements: Must be able to work a minimum of 10 hours per week (flexible work arrangements are available at the supervisor’s discretion).
    • This is a graduate level position that requires the applicant to have a bachelor’s degree in their field and be enrolled as a student at UMKC with at least one credit hour.
    • Students must be dependable and punctual, display attention to detail, and possess interpersonal skills adequate for public access/reference work and interaction with patrons.
  • Work Schedule: Weekly work schedules will be determined in coordination with the supervisor before the beginning of each semester and will include time working the Special Collections and Archives Reading Room service point. Student assistants will primarily work between the hours of 9:00am-4:30pm but can be flexible outside of these hours depending on staff availability. Student assistants will have access to flexible work from home options primarily for university closures and at the discretion of their supervisor.
  • Application Materials: To apply, please submit a résumé, cover letter, and basic application for student employment to the hiring manager email listed below.
  • Starting pay rate: $16.00/hr
  • Hiring manager: Dr. Anthony LaBat
  • Email: labata@umkc.edu

No positions at this time.

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: $15.00/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.

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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.

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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