How to Apply for a Student Assistant Position

Thank you for expressing an interest in working for MU Libraries.

• MU Libraries are always accepting applications.
  
  
• Applications are available in 104 Ellis Library or may be found in a Word document on our web site.
  
  
• You may attach a resume or any other information to the completed application, but it is not required.
  
  
• After you have completed your application, please drop it off or mail it to 104 Ellis Library, Columbia, MO 65201-5149
  
  
• The completed applications are kept in 104 Ellis Library. They are organized alphabetically in a file for each semester.
  
  
• Throughout MU Libraries we have 20 different departments that hire students from our application files. The departments are located in Ellis Library and at our branches. (Our branch libraries are Health Sciences/Veterinary Medicine, Journalism, Engineering, Geology, Math, University Archives and the Columbia Missourian Library.)
  
  
• When a Library department’s supervisor needs to hire a student, they can either:

• Refer to the applications in our file and contact students directly.
• Or they can ask Library Administration to send out an advertisement to all the applicants via e-mail.
  
  
• When Library Administration knows about a student job opening, we will send out an e-mail to all applicants advertising the position. If you are interested in this position, please respond to the e-mail.
  
  
• Each department uses different criteria for hiring such as experience or simply time available. MU Libraries Administration does not make the hiring decisions but we can assist you with any questions you have about the process. We may be contacted at: 882-4701.
  
  
• To remain in the most current application file you need to update your schedule each semester. You may also update personal information throughout the semester at 104 Ellis Library.