Library Projects & Research Assistant Salt Lake City, UT Job Details Part-time $15.65 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Retirement plan Qualifications Some college Citation management for reference services Student mentoring Research EndNote Organizational skills Classroom experience Research assistance for reference services Classroom Teaching Canvas LMS software Communication skills Teaching Entry level Time management Full Job Description Details Open Date 03/27/2026 Requisition Number
PRN16885N
Job Title UU Student
- Library Working Title Library Projects & Research Assistant Career Progression Track SJ Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? No Standard Hours per Week 19 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary Monday-Friday, TBD Is this a work study job? No VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00790
- Marriott Library
- Operations Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 15.65 Close Date 06/27/2026 Priority Review Date (Note
- Posting may close at any time) Job Summary Are you passionate about libraries and library research methods and want to learn more?
Come work in an awe-inspiring library with a team that excels in supporting the teaching and research mission of the University of Utah. The J. Willard Marriott Library seeks to recruit a student with advanced library and research skills that will enrich and strengthen our organization on high priority research and teaching projects. For the Library to be able to appropriately monitor hours worked, part-time employees are generally asked to restrict their work with the University of Utah to Library employment only, unless an exception is granted. Responsibilities Provide support for evidence synthesis reviews by locating the full-text of materials, requesting materials through interlibrary loan, and attaching full-text to EndNote libraries. Promote library resources and Open Education Resources (OERs) to students, staff, and faculty. Support library patrons (students, staff, and faculty) seeking assistance with finding, creating, and adapting Open Education Resources (OERs). Update online library curricular materials, including improving accessibility. Minimum Qualifications Must be a current University of Utah student enrolled 6 undergraduate credit hours or 5 graduate credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Preferences Experience with citation software such as EndNote, Mendeley, and/or Zotero. Experience with peer advising, peer mentoring, classroom teaching, and/or library instruction. Experience in using the Canvas LMS (Learning Management System) and/or LibGuides (Springshare). Good communication and time management skills. Special Instructions Summary For full consideration, all applicants are required to provide a copy of their Fall 2026 Weekly Course Schedule, as part of their resume or cover letter. Additional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information can be located on theUniversity of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu.
