Student Worker- Library Assistant, Savitt Medical Library

Reno, NV - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The University of Nevada Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process please contact our recruitment helpline at or . For UNR Med professional job postings please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at .

Job Description

The Savitt Medical Library primarily serving the University of Nevada Reno (UNR) School of Medicine is recruiting for a Student Library Assistant who is interested in starting work during Spring 2026 semester and continuing their employment through the school year.

At Savitt our student assistants serve as the face of our library assisting medical students faculty and members of the public in various capacities while maintaining a polite professional demeanor.

Please Note: In addition to your Resume/CV please include your Spring 2026 Class Schedule and your Current Unofficial Transcript in order to be considered.

Responsibilities

Staffing the circulation desk during open hours
Answering telephones and transferring calls when needed
Answering patron questions using all available resources
Searching the library catalog using Primo and Alma
Taking study room reservations and entering them in LibCal
Processing holds
Checking items out and in
Reshelving materials in the correct place
Collecting fines
Tendering sales
Signing community borrowers up for library cards
Troubleshooting printing issues
Tracking library statistics
Opening and closing the library
Other tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Candidate is currently enrolled as a student at University of Nevada Reno
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite particularly Outlook and Word
Familiar with operating different office equipment (for instance: printers scanners or multi-line phones)
Self-starter
Punctual
Detail-oriented
Organized
Communicates effectively by phone email and in person

Preferred Qualifications

Has prior experience working with the public in a customer service capacity
Has prior experience working with either inventory management or customer account management software
Has prior experience using a Point of Sale (POS) system
Available to work weekends evenings and breaks

Schedule

Expected hours to work per week: 10 15 hours a week during the semester up to 40 hours per week during school breaks.

Library hours of operation vary by semester.

Compensation Grade

Student Level 1

Full-Time Equivalent

25.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter references additional documents sections of the application will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments prior to the committee review of applications please contact the candidate helpdesk at

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume/CV (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter (required)

Contact Information for Two References (optional) Please include name contact information and relationship.

Spring 2026 Class Schedule - (required)

Current Unofficial Transcript - (required)

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine

Required Experience:

Junior IC