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Library Student Worker, UConn Health (Farmington, CT)

Posted July 2, 2026

DESCRIPTION:

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.

UConn Health Center is looking to add a part-time, temporary, Student Worker position to our Library. The Student Worker will assist full-time Information Desk staff, mornings, evenings, and weekends, which allows the UConn Health Sciences Library to remain open over 90 hours per week year-round. Please note this is not a summer job.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES:

  • Information Desk coverage.
  • Shelving library materials.
  • Stack maintenance.
  • Patron assistance.
  • Departmental projects.
  • Special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

  • Must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma and be enrolled in one of the following degree programs – Associate, Bachelor or Master’s.
  • Computer skills, searching skills.
  • Ability to learn, remember and follow complex instructions and policies.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Reliability and attention to detail.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

  • Previous experience working as a library page or assistant.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to verify current student status in formal accredited program upon hire. Acceptable documentation to include either a letter from academic advisor on letterhead; or a course schedule listing current term of enrollment, name of educational institute and student’s name.
  • Must be able to work nights (5:00 pm – 11:00pm Monday through Thursday, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friday) and weekends (10:00 am – 3:00 pm or 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm) during the academic year. Mornings as needed. Must also be able to work during the summer (5:00 pm – 8:00 pm), around holidays and other various hours as needed.

SCHEDULE: Part-time, up to 20 hours per week, various days and hours. Must be available to work at least two shifts during the week and one on weekends. This is a temporary position.

SALARY: The hourly rate for this position is $16.94. This position is not eligible for benefits.

How to Apply:

Closes: July 9th

Job link: https://jobs.uchc.edu/CSS_External/CSSPage_JobDetail.ASP?T=20260701161942& 

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