University Library System Student Employment Opportunities

To apply:

* Download and print the online Student Employment Application Form. (PDF)

* Complete the application and submit directly to the supervisor of the position in which you are interested. The supervisor's name, phone number, and location are included in each announcement.

* Questions about a particular position should be directed to the position's supervisor.

* Students: A free shuttle service (PDF) runs between Hillman Library and the Library Resource Facility on Thomas Boulevard, the location of several of the positions posted.

Position: We are seeking a motivated MLIS graduate student to work between 10-15 hours a week assisting with library technology projects and endeavors. The incumbent will work in two ULS departments: The Information Systems Department, and with Web Services.

The schedule is set based on the needs of the departments and the incumbents’ availability.

Interested students should have some experience with technology, be self-starters, eager learners, and have an interest in learning more about technology in a library environment.

Web Services: the incumbent may perform a variety of tasks including working with HTML and CSS, and creating new and updating current web pages using industry standard software such as Dreamweaver, Contribute, and Captivate from Adobe. Additional tasks might include working to brand and customize commercial database interfaces, inputting data into the library's electronic resource management software, as assisting with the assessment of library electronic tools using standard usability metrics. Students could work M-F, between 8 am and 4pm.

Department of Information Systems: the incumbent may assist with a number of electronic publishing projects, including electronic theses and dissertations, electronic journals, institutional repositories, and other archives of other scholarly documents. Duties may include metadata entry, software application administration tasks, programming, design & implementation of Web-based user interfaces, and installation, inventory and maintenance of server hardware in the ULS data center. Note that Web services in located in Hillman Library and the Information Systems Department is located at the Library Resource Facility (LRF) located in Point Breeze. Free shuttle transportation between Hillman and the LRF is available.


Pay Rate: $8 per hour
Hours: : Flexible, 10-15/wk
Department/Location: 271 Hillman Library and 7500 Thomas Blvd, ULS Library Resource Facility (LRF) (free shuttle between Hillman and the LRF is available)
Supervisors: Jeff Wisniewski, Web Services Librarian, jeffw@pitt.edu / Tim Deliyannides, Head, Information Systems, tsd@pitt.edu

Position: Student needed for part-time employment at Hillman Library in the Government Documents Department. Previous library experience not necessary, training provided.

Requirements:

  • Attention to detail
  • Basic computer skills
  • Dependability

Responsibilities: Shelving books, maps, CDs and microfiche Shifting Materials Shelf-reading Relabeling Materials Other special projects

If interested in this position, download and complete a student employment application and then submit application to Joe Hurley in room G-7, located on the ground floor of Hillman Library. For any questions, contact Joe Hurley.

Pay Rate: $7.15 per hour
Hours: 10 to 12 per week, Monday – Friday, between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Department/Location: Government Documents, Hillman Library
Supervisor: Joe Hurley
Phone: 412-648-7754

 

Position: Students needed for part-time employment for the 2008 summer semester at Hillman Library in the Current Periodicals Room, and the Microforms Room. Previous library experience not necessary, training provided.


What is necessary:

  • Must be courteous with a desire for patron service
  • Attention to detail (i.e., filing, shelving)
  • Basic computer skills (e.g., create/transfer files and folders, word etc.)
  • Dependable (i.e., quality of work, on time/showing up for scheduled shifts)

Student Assistant Responsibilities:

  • Patron Service (#1 priority)
  • Collection Maintenance (shelving/filing)
  • Learning the microforms scanning equipment/software (training provided)
  • Shelving/retrieving of periodicals
  • Other duties as assigned

If interested in a position, download and complete a student employment application and then submit application to Eugene Sawa room G-49A, located in the Microforms Room ground floor of Hillman Library. For any questions, contact Eugene Sawa.

Pay Rate: $7.15 per hour
Hours: Vary
Department/Location: Microforms - Current Periodicals, Hillman Library
Supervisor: Eugene Sawa
Phone: 412-648-7746

Position: Student assistant needed in the Latin American Collection. The main task is to search PittCat, World Cat and Voyager. Working Spanish required.


Pay Rate: $7.15 per hour
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Department/Location: Eduardo Lozano Latin American Collection, Hillman Library
Supervisor: Martha E. Mantilla
Phone: 412-648-7734

Position: Basic responsibilities include assisting patrons, general circulation duties, general stack duties, assist with listening equipment operation, answering phone, and other projects as assigned. Knowledge or interest in music a plus. Please call between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Available hours as of Jan. 9, 2008:

  • Tuesday: Noon - 12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 10:30 - 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Thursday: Noon - 12:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.


Pay Rate: $7.15 per hour
Hours: See Above
Department/Location: Music Library
Supervisor: Natalie Bird
Phone: 412-624-4130

Position: Information Systems is reviewing applications for part-time employment. Information Systems is responsible for the upkeep of computer hardware and software in the ULS libraries. This position requires working at the ULS Library Resource Facility in Point Breeze (a FREE Shuttle is available between Hillman Library and Thomas Blvd.) as well as problem resolution on the Oakland campus. Must work shifts of no less than 4 consecutive hours NOT including travel time. The duties of this position(s) may include, but are not limited to:

  • PC hardware and software installation and configuration
  • Data entry in various applications
  • End-user training (minimal)
  • Documentation development
  • PC hardware and software troubleshooting
  • Computer hardware and software inventory
  • Database development/maintenance
  • HTML development

We are looking for motivated individuals who are self starters, reliable and able to work independently with minimal direct supervision. The following skills are desirable:

  • Experience with Intel-based PCs and Windows 2000/XP
  • Database development and design
  • Webpage design and maintenance
  • Organizational skills
  • Experience with Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities
  • Excellent communication skills

Please send application and resume to:
Cathy Lynch
7500 Thomas Blvd.
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15208 

or E-mail to
cal@pitt.ed


Pay Rate: $7.15 per hour
Hours: Monday- Friday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Department/Location: Information Systems
Supervisor: Cathy Lynch   
Phone:  412-244-7555

 

Position: The ULS Dept. of Information Systems is reviewing applications for part-time employment for several limited projects. These positions require working at the ULS Library Resource Facility in Point Breeze (a FREE Shuttle is available between Hillman Library and Thomas Blvd.) as well as problem resolution on the Oakland campus. Must work shifts of no less than 4 consecutive hours NOT including travel time. We are looking for motivated individuals who are self starters, reliable and able to work independently with minimal direct supervision. The following skills are desirable:

  • Familiarity with the Oakland campus, including the ULS libraries
  • Experience with Intel-based PCs and Windows 2000/XP
  • Software experience: Visio, MS Access, Excel, Word
  • Good organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience with Documentation development and Database maintenance

Please send application and resume to:
Cathy Lynch
7500 Thomas Blvd.
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15208 

or E-mail to
cal@pitt.edu

Pay Rate: $7.15 per hour
Hours: Monday- Friday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Department/Location: ULS Dept. of Information Systems, 7500 THOMAS BLVD.
Supervisor: Cathy Lynch  
Phone:  412-244-7555

Position: The ULS Dept. of Information Systems is reviewing applications for part-time employment for a student server room assistant. This position requires working at the ULS Library Resource Facility in Point Breeze (A FREE Shuttle is available between Hillman Library and Thomas Blvd.) This position must work shifts of no less than 2 consecutive hours NOT including travel time. We are looking for motivated individuals who are able to work very independently with minimal direct supervision. This position is an excellent opportunity for hands on experience for those looking for a future in Computer Science or Information Science related field.

Applicants must possess the following abilities:

  • Basic software experience: MS Word, MS Excel, Web Browser, etc.
  • Good organizational and communication skills
  • General knowledge of computer systems (Hardware and Software)
  • General knowledge of computer communications (Networking)
  • Able to lift 50 pounds
  • High attention to detail

Examples of tasks that may be expected but not limited to this position:

  • Moving/Installing/Removing cables
  • Moving/Installing/Removing computer equipment
  • Inventorying computer equipment
  • Assisting ULS Information Systems Staff with other computer related tasks

Applicant must be responsible and is expected to be on time unless prior arrangements are made with the supervisor.

Please send application and resume to:
Brian Gregg
7500 Thomas Blvd.
Room 129 (Campus Address: 129 THOMS)
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Pay Rate: $7.15 per hour
Hours: 10 Hours/Week Mon. - Fri. 9:30am - 4:30 p.m. (unless other arrangements are made)
Department/Location: ULS Dept. of Information Systems, 7500 THOMAS BLVD RM 129
Supervisor: Brian Gregg
Phone:  412-244-7507

 

Position: IMMEDIATE: Positions open for Saturday evening from 4:00 or 5:00 to midnight. Also other day and evening hours. Needs to be filled as soon as possible. General staff duties such as shelving, arranging materials in order, assisting patrons in locating materials, and some desk coverage. Would like to fill as soon as possible.

Pay Rate: $7.15 per hour
Hours: 12-20 per week
Department/Location: 306 Hillman Library
Supervisor: Bill Forsythe
Phone: 412-648-7875

Position: Part-time. 20 hours a week, M-F 10:00 a.m.-3:00. Tattle taping and date stamping of current periodicals and packing to be sent back to Oakland Campus.

Pay Rate:  $7.15 per hour
Hours:  M-F 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
Department/Location:  Serial Check-In 7500 Thomas Blvd. RM. 339
Supervisor:  Liz Marsh
Phone: 412-244-7540

Position: Student needed for a position in the Media Resource Center. Days and hours needed are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 11:30am until 2:00pm. Duties are to assist faculty and students in database search of media titles from the collection and set-up.


Pay Rate: $7.15 per hour
Hours: 10Hrs.
Department/Location: ULS/Media Resource Center, G-20 Hillman
Supervisor: Katie Berry   
Phone: 412-648-7232

Position: Late Night Stack Assistants. Shelving materials, arranging materials in order, assisting patrons, working at various public service area desks. Positions available: Saturday through Thursday evening through closing. Starting time negotiable. Applicant must have Social Security card.


Pay Rate: $7.15 per hour
Hours: Saturday-Thursday
Department/Location: Stacks department/ 306 Hillman Library
Supervisor: Bill Forsythe
Phone: 412-648-7875

Position: Courier/Stacks Assistant. Delivering, on foot, materials to different libraries and departments on campus. Job also involves general stacks duties when courier is not busy. Applicant must have Social Security card.


Pay Rate: $7.15 per hour
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm M-F plus one rotating weekend shift per month.
Department/Location: Stacks department/ 306 Hillman Library
Supervisor: Bill Forsythe
Phone: (412) 648-7875

Position: Shelving materials, arranging materials in order, assisting patrons, shifting materials, general stacks duties. Applicant must have Social Security card.


Pay Rate: $7.15 per hour
Hours: Day- Evenings- Weekends
Department/Location: Stacks department/ 306 Hillman Library
Supervisor: Bill Forsythe
 Phone:  412-648-7875

Position: Part-time Student Assistant: A student assistant is needed in the East Asian Library to assist the Japanese Librarian. The student assistant will perform library technical duties, serial check-in and clerical duties. Requires some knowledge of computers. Must know the Japanese language.


Pay Rate: $7.15 per hour
Hours: 8:30-5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday
Department/Location: East Asian Library, 207 H.L.
Supervisor: Hiroyuki Good
Phone: 412-648-8187

Position: Part-time student assistants: A student assistant is needed in the East Asian Library to assist the Document Delivery Specialist. The student assistant will perform library technical, clerical duties, and periodical check-in of newspapers and journals.
Must know the Chinese language.


Pay Rate: $7.15 per hour
Hours: 8:30-5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday
Department/Location: East Asian Library 20l Hillman Library
Supervisor: Yu-Lien (Lotus) Liu
Phone:  412-648-1631

Position: Student Assistants. Part-time student assistants needed in East Asian Library. Will assist the Librarians in library technical, clerical duties, and storage project. Will work 10-15 hours per week. Must know Chinese. The hours of work are from 8:30 to 5:00 p.m. from Monday thru Friday.


Pay Rate: $7.15 per hour
Hours: 8:30-5:00 p.m. M-F
Department/Location: East Asian Library
Supervisor: Kung C. Yang
Phone: 412-648-8188