Library Jobs For Students
Who can apply:
Anyone currently enrolled at the UW–Madison. If you will be enrolled in the Fall Semester, you do not need to enroll in the Summer Session to qualify for summer employment.
When to apply:
Most student jobs are available during Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters. Call the libraries of your choice listed below during normal business hours to find out when to apply. If you get an interview, bring along your class schedule or a list of times you will be free to work.
Qualifications:
Previous library work is helpful but not necessary. Libraries are usually looking for skills in working with people, typing, foreign languages, computers, filing, or audio-visual equipment. You also should have flexible hours and good work habits. Most libraries prefer to hire work study students but welcome applications from all eligible students.
More help:
If you have other work-related questions, such as how to apply for work study, call Student Financial Services 262-3060.
Libraries On Campus
Note: Apply at the General Library System Student Job Application for any of the following: Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, College (undergraduate), Geography, Geology, Math, Memorial, Mills Music,Physics, Social Science Reference and Social Work libraries. See the Campus Libraries Map for library locations.
| Library | Address | Phone | #Students Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial (Humanities and Social Sciences) Apply online |
728 State St. | 265-2357 | 700 |
| Art (Kohler) | 160 Elvehjem Museum of Art | 263-2618 | 10 |
| Astronomy (Woodman) | 6521 Sterling Hall, 475 N. Charter | 262-1320 | 1-2 |
| Biology | Room B164 Birge Hall | 262-2223 | 5-8 |
| Business | 2220 Grainger Hall | 265-8067 | 25 |
| Center for Instructional Materials and Computing (CIMC) Apply online |
225 N. Mills Street, Rm 301 | 263-8199 | 40 |
| Chemistry | 2361 Chemistry Bldg. | 262-2942 | 6-8 |
| College Library (Undergraduate) Circulation Dept. Apply online |
1191 Helen C. White Hall | 263-3145 | 35 |
| College Library Computer and Media Center Apply online |
2250 Helen C. White Hall | 263-4540 | 20-25 |
| Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) | 4290 Helen C. White Hall | 262-9503 | 6-8 (primarily SLIS students) |
| Ebling Library Apply online |
Health Sciences Learning Center 750 Highland Avenue |
262-5993 | 40 |
| Geography geoglib@library.wisc.edu |
280 Science Hall | 262-1706 | 5-8 |
| German American Studies (Max Kade Institute) | 901 University Bay Drive | 262-7546 | 2 (work study only) |
| Historical Society Circulation | 816 State Street, Rm 217 | 264-6534 | 8 |
| Historical Society Microfilm Reading Room | 816 State Street, Rm 217 | 264-6536 | 7 |
| Law | 6352 Law Building | 263-7822 | 48 |
| Learning Support Services | 279 Van Hise Hall | 262-1408 | 25-30 |
| Map (Robinson) | 310 Science Hall | 262-1471 | 6 |
| Math (Kleene) | B224 Van Vleck Hall | 262-3596 | 6 |
| Music (Mills) | B162 Memorial Library | 263-2961 | 20-25 |
| Physics | 4220 Chamberlin Hall | 262-9500 | 7 |
| Primate Center | 1220 Capitol Court | 263-3512 | 8-10 |
| School of Library & Information Studies | 4191 Helen C. White Hall | 263-2963 | 4 (primarily SLIS students) |
| Social Science Reference (Somers) | 8432 Social Science Bldg. | 262-7340 | 5-8 |
| Social Work (Franks) | 1350 University Avenue, Rm 236 | 263-3283 | 8 |
| Space Science & Engineering (Schwerdtferger) | 317 Atmospheric, Oceanic & Space Sciences Bldg. |
262-0987 | 1 |
| Steenbock (Agriculture and Life Sciences) Apply Online |
550 Babcock Drive, Rm 334 | 263-4740 | 40 |
| Water Resources Institute | 238 Goodnight Hall, 1975 Willow Drive |
262-3069 | 1-2 |
| Wendt (Engineering) Circulation Dept. | 215 N. Randall Avenue, Rm 210 | 262-1117 | 15 |
| Wisconsin Tech Searc | 215 N. Randall Avenue, Rm 140 | 262-5917 | 25-30 |
| Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research | 816 State Street, Rm 412 | 264-6466 | 3 (work study only) |
| Wisconsin Library Services (WILS) | B106B Memorial Library 728 State Street |
263-4981 | 30 |