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Student Employment in the Library

Information about student worker positions in the McGraw-Page Library

Importance of Student Employees

Student employees are absolutely vital to the success of the Library! 

We are selective about who we hire because we rely heavily on student employees to help us meet the needs of our students, faculty, and staff. The students who work for us have to be dependable, curious, and detail-oriented.

The Library reviews job applications from students prior to each term (Fall, J-Term, Spring, Summer).

 

If you would like to apply, click the link below and fill out the form. 

You MUST be logged into your R-MC account to fill out the form.

McGraw-Page Library Student Employee Application form- Click here!

Please email kaylaoleary [at] rmc.edu or doribroomell [at] rmc.edu if you have any further questions.

General Descriptions

Below are general descriptions for available positions within the library. To find more detailed information, click the tabs on the left side of the page.

Circulation/Information Desk

  • Front-line library operations.
  • Duties include checking items in and out, troubleshooting printing system, answering phone calls, and reshelving materials.
  • Requires careful attention to detail, strong customer service mentality, multitasking, the ability to work independently, and follow direction.
  • Punctuality and reliability required.

 

Makerspace

  • The creative space in the library.
  • Duties include assisting in maintaining the space and introducing the Makerspace and its equipment to patrons.
  • Includes assisting patrons with equipment checkout and multimedia projects, including audio/video, 3-D prints, laser-cutting, and virtual reality.
  • Must be customer-service oriented, organized, punctual, responsible, flexible, adaptable to duties, and familiar with computers.
  • Having a creative mind-set and wanting to develop your own projects within the Makerspace is a plus.

 

Collection Services

  • Behind-the-scenes library operations which include acquisition, cataloging, and preparation of materials.
  • Duties include physical processing of books and media, unpacking new books, checking invoices, making simple changes to catalog records, and other similar tasks.
  • Requires careful attention to detail.

 

Interlibrary Loan

  • Process where we lend our books to other libraries.
  • Duties include processing materials to lend to other libraries.
  • Requires good computer skills, willingness to learn and use specialized software, skill in operating a copier and scanner, and attention to detail.

 

Special Collections

  • Duties include researching and responding to information requests and assisting with a variety of projects including arranging, filing, and maintaining materials.
  • Requires a strong interest/aptitude for historical research, ability to use MS Word, responsibility, good writing skills, organizational skills, and an ability to provide service to the public in a friendly, professional manner. (Please note: some materials may be dusty or moldy.)