How to apply for student positions:
Further information for applicants:
The Miller Nichols Library is located at 800 E 51st Street, Kansas City, MO 64110. Open student positions are available in the departments listed below.
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 during finals week and must be planning to work the full year, not just a semester. Student assistants also 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: Not all duties will be performed by all Student Assistants. The scheduling of specific work assignments is determined by the particular workload and at the discretion of a supervisor and not by the preference of Student Assistants.
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: $10.50/hr
Hiring manager: Paul Wagner
Email: libraryadmin@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
LaBudde Special Collections is located on the 3rd floor of Miller Nichols Library at 800 E 51st Street, Kansas City, MO 64110.
Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m and 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Student assistants are required to work 10 – 20 hours per week. Flexible work arrangements are available at the supervisor’s discretion.
Job description: Student assistants provide public access and reference support for LaBudde Special Collections and the Gay and Lesbian Archive of Mid-America (GLAMA) for researchers and patrons from any and 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, therefore students 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 10 – 20 hours per week (flexible work arrangements are available at the supervisor’s discretion).
Starting pay rate: $12.00/hr
Hiring manager: Dr. Anthony LaBat
Email: labata@umkc.edu
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
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: Debbie Keeton
Email: keetond@umkc.edu
Scheduling: Schedule is negotiable within our hours of operation, 9:00 a.m and 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Student assistants are required to work a minimum of 10 hours a week. Flexible work arrangements are available at the supervisor’s discretion.
Job description: Student assistants primarily provide public services for researchers in the Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room during regularly scheduled desk shifts or appointments. They will also assist University Archives employees with collection management and projects. Duties include:
Physical effort: Minimal/infrequent physical effort. Must be able to lift a weight of approximately 40lbs for moving and shifting boxes.
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:
Starting pay rate: $11.00/hr
Hiring manager: Becky Briggs Becker
Email: umkcarchives@umkc.edu
