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)

Research Tutor

Peer Research Tutors answer research questions in Rolvaag Library, the Music Library, and online, offer research consultations to students in person and virtually, create and edit online research guides, and work on other projects as assigned. Peer Research Tutors help students develop research strategies and find, evaluate, and cite sources. We are looking for students who are familiar with library resources; have used the libraries to conduct their own research; have great interpersonal skills; and who would enjoy assisting a wide range of library users, including students, faculty, staff, and community members. Successful applicants will be dependable, well-organized, and inquisitive. Ideally we are looking for someone who can make at least a two year commitment. If hired, you must be available to attend training during the week prior to the start of the Fall semester.
Times Available: M-Th 11 am-3 pm, 7-10 pm; F 11am-3pm; Sunday 2-5pm,7-10 pm

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).