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Student Employee Positions

Welcome!

The University Libraries focuses on fulfilling the needs of library users as our primary goal. You can help make a difference by enhancing the library experience for students, staff and community members. The University libraries provides a variety of positions for you to learn new skill sets that you can use throughout your college career and beyond.

Benefits of working at the University Libraries

  • Flexible day, weekend, and evening hours to suit your schedule.
  • Campus work locations include UNLV main campus and the Shadow Lane campus.
  • The opportunity to continue working for the University Libraries in subsequent semesters.
  • Work experience for your resume (customer service, technology, working with others, working in a professional environment, etc.).
  • An opportunity to earn a certificate from the University Libraries Student Assistant Professional Development Program.
  • Hourly rate of $13.

FALL 2026 AND SPRING 2027 EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES

  • If you are interested in a student assistant position at the UNLV Libraries please note that work study eligibility is a requirement for most of our student assistant positions.
  • To determine your work study eligibility, you must have completed the FAFSA 26-27 application form.
  • If you have not already done so, complete the FAFSA 26-27 form before submitting a Libraries student assistant application.

If you do not complete the FAFSA 26-27 form UNLV Financial Aid will not be able to determine your eligibility for work study funding and your application will not be reviewed or considered.

How to apply for a University Libraries student assistant position

1.SEARCH JOBSThe first step is carefully review the duties, required skills, and knowledge of each job to determine if you meet the minimum requirements.
 
2.APPLY ONLINEList all the skills and experience you possess that qualify you for the position. You are encouraged to attach a resume and interest letter with your application. It is extremely important to complete the availability portion for the application as the Library is committed to working around your class schedule.

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