Murphy Library typically employs about 75 -100 students as circulation desk staff, book shelvers, office support staff, archives staff, content makers, gallery help, digital collections staff, book processors, and for assistance on many other special projects. When looking for student help we prioritize hiring work study eligible students to fill positions.
Completion of this application is required for students wishing to be considered for both work study and student employment. Applications remain on file for one semester only and are evaluated on the basis of:
Work study and students who have worked at Murphy Library are given priority in the application process. If you think you may be eligible for work study, please go to the Financial Aid Office, Graff Main Hall. We receive many applications and are unable to update each applicant on the status of their application. If you have questions, you may contact us at 608.785.8520.
The application is a one-page document. You will need to have adobe reader and email access in order to successfully submit your application. Incomplete forms will not be eligible for employment. Paper copies are not accepted.
PLEASE MAKE YOUR SCHEDULE AS ACCURATE AS POSSIBLE WHEN SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Be sure to note where you saved your application as you will need to attach this file to the email when you send the document to the library.
If any information on the application changes, you must submit an update. Please note that information has to be complete as it REPLACES the original application on file.