About the role#
The Library Assistant provides routine and complex library services in public or technical settings. You will work under direct supervision to assist patrons with resources, technology, and office equipment. This is a part-time, paid position based in Rochester, Minnesota. The role requires independent work during evening and weekend shifts.
What you'll do#
- Assist patrons with library resources, computers, and electronic applications.
- Triage requests for information and materials, referring complex questions to supervisors.
- Handle facility tasks including opening and closing the library.
- Manage emergency or security situations with guidance from staff.
- Operate office equipment such as scanners, copiers, phones, and fax machines.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a medical or MD/PhD student in the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine or the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience working in a health care setting.
- Prior knowledge of library procedures through personal use or related experience.
- Comfort using computers and online applications.
Location & details#
- Location: Rochester, Minnesota.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time.
- Visa sponsorship: Not available.
About Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic operates as a nonprofit medical group practice. It provides specialized care in heart health, cancer treatment, transplantation, and neurosciences. Headquartered in Rochester, Minnesota, the organization maintains a large workforce of nearly 49,000 employees. It functions as an integrated medical system with multiple locations across the United States.
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