Student Employment at the Library

CMU students who have been awarded either work-study or MAVworks by the Financial Aid Department are encouraged to apply for a job at the Tomlinson Library. If you’re interested in applying, check out the different position descriptions below and look for openings on the CMU Handshake website.

For more information, stop by the Checkout & Reserves Desk on the 1^st floor of the library, or call the Library Administration Office at 970.248.1406 to be directed to a department supervisor.

Provide excellent customer service by answering questions in-person or on the phone, assist with room reservations and facilities requests, monitor email accounts, and work on various administrative tasks and projects. May occasionally help with other departments in the library as needed. Hours range Monday–Friday between 8am to 5pm.

Provide excellent customer service by answering general library questions in-person or on the phone, check books and materials in and out, assist patrons with computers and photocopiers, retrieve and scan library materials, and assist with opening and closing the library. Hours range from 30 minutes before to 30 minutes after normal library hours.

Retrieves books, audiovisual materials, and journals from the library stacks and storage facility. Prepares and processes materials for the outgoing and incoming courier shipment (includes computer processing and sorting material into totes). Scans print articles and book chapters and fills electronic journal/e-book chapter requests. Must be detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines. Hours are weekday mornings and Saturdays.

Provide excellent customer service at the Research Help Desk, through in person and chat service, by greeting patrons and connecting them with appropriate staff or departments. Assist with word and data processing, creating and maintaining resource lists, scanning documents, and testing web-accessible information; provide backup support to the Checkout & Reserves and Interlibrary Loan departments; and serve customers throughout the library as needed. Hours range Monday-Friday from 8am to 9pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, and Sunday 1pm to 9pm.

Provide detail-oriented support to the library by shelving and organizing books and materials, offering excellent customer service, scanning library materials, and routinely transferring book totes to rolling carts for transport. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. Hours can vary from Sunday at 1pm to 12am and Monday-Thursday at 4pm to 12am.

Work in a quiet setting organizing archival materials like photographs, newsletters, and letters. Other tasks may include using a scanner to make high-quality digital versions of archival materials; inventorying collections; and other projects as needed. Attention to detail and a willingness to ask questions are the most important skills for this area. Hours range Monday–Friday between 9am to 5pm.

Work in a quiet, small-group setting processing a variety of materials, performing simple computer assignments and other duties as assigned. Must be detail-oriented. Hours range Monday–Friday between 8am to 5pm.