St. Olaf Libraries

Contact Information

* First Name

* Last Name

* E-mail Address @stolaf.edu

Cell Phone Number

About You

Major, if known

Year of Graduation

* Work Award Amount
Please contact the Financial Aid office if you don't know the amount.

* Do you currently have an on-campus job? yes
no

Please list your current and past work study positions, if any.

Please list any extracurricular activities you are involved in.

* Are you able to lift 40 pounds, unpack and shelve books, and push carts of books? yes
no

Your Skills and Experience

* Please identify the software applications you have experience with: Library databases Catalyst (the library catalog)
Citation management tools (EndNote, Zotero, etc.)
Screen capture software (Camtasia, etc.)
Excel/Google Sheets
I do not have experience with any of these

* Choose the three qualities below that best describe you: I enjoy helping people. I have good communication/people skills. I am self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. I have the ability to complete tasks accurately and with attention to detail. I have excellent organizational skills. I enjoy working independently to identify and solve problems. I easily learn and adapt to new technologies and software.

Please describe any customer service experience you have.

How do you usually find an answer to a research question for one of your courses?

* Please write a few sentences about why you want to work for the library, what skills, experiences, or knowledge (other than those listed previously) you would bring to the job, and how working for the library can benefit you.

Library Position Details

* What positions would you prefer? (Please check all that you would consider)

Student Associate for Inclusive Collections

The Student Associate for Inclusive Collections works with library staff and other campus partners to develop and promote inclusive library collections and to perform other tasks as assigned. The student in this position will help 1) to identify and fill gaps in library collections that arise from the historical neglect among academic libraries of historically marginalized and underrepresented groups; and 2) design and promote library events and programs that advance inclusivity, reflect the diversity of the campus community, and support a changing curriculum. Successful applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) on campus and experience working independently on complex projects. Ideal applicants will also be familiar with library resources and research strategies; have experience using spreadsheets and databases; and have strong analytical skills. For 2022-2023, this position will work with the Music Library. Projects include 1) maintaining and updating the Database for Historically Underrepresented Composers; 2) assisting with promotion and production of the recital Music from Diverse Voices (Fall 2022); and 3) creating displays promoting DEI materials within Halvorson Music Library.
Times Available: Flexible, to be determined

Availability

* Which term(s) can you work? Fall Interim Spring Summer

* How many hours per week do you want to work? 0-2 2-4 4-6 6+

* Please check all the days and time slots you are available to work (see information in "Library Position Details" for hours that are available for each position).

Library Employment Agreement

If employed, I agree to regularly work my designated schedule. I understand that work through to the end of the semester is required and that my schedule will be adjusted to accommodate my exam schedule. I agree to find my own replacement for shifts that I cannot work, or obtain supervisor approval at least one week in advance of an absence (except in case of an illness or other unforeseeable event).