Employment Opportunities
Academic positions:
There are no academic positions currently being advertised for Mann Library.
Non-academic positions:
There are no non-academic positions currently being advertised for Mann Library.
Student positions:
We Are Hiring! Check the listings below to find out how to apply.
Five divisions in Mann Library offer a wide range of enriching work opportunities for student employees. If you are intrigued about what the future holds for information technology, enjoy challenge, and like the idea of working with a friendly staff and a world-class collection of research materials, please read further. We may have the job you're looking for!
Public Services | Computing Centers | Collection Development & Preservation | Technical Services | Administration
Public Services Division
Now Hiring!
Gallery Intern
Job Tasks: Use a variety of graphic and web design programs (Photoshop, Indesign, CSS templates etc) to help publicize and promote Library Gallery shows. Also assists with physical installation and deinstallation of art exhibits.
To Apply: review full job description and apply through the Student Employment Database.
General Information
Student employees working in Public Services at Mann hold a variety of positions with diverse responsibilities and much opportunity for proactive input. Many of the division's student employees help organize and execute the check out of books and journals at the Circulation Desk, help library patrons find materials in the online catalog and the stacks, or supervise and troubleshoot the operation of public computers in the Stone Computing Center. Others manage the return flow of books to the library stacks or do the data entry and searching needed to deliver books and articles to interlibrary loan patrons. Positions in Public Services tend to involve sharp organizational skills, attention to detail, strong people skills, the ability to work independently, and service-minded readiness to solve problems and take on unexpected tasks. Some positions require good technical trainability in computer operation.
For further details, email Tom Clausen (tpc2@cornell.edu).
Mann Computing Centers
General Information
We are always looking for qualified students who have familiarity with general computing issues to work as computer lab operators in the Mann Computing Centers. View the complete job description; you can also fill out an application.
For further details, email Jeff Diver (jad2@cornell.edu).
Collection Development and Preservation Division
General Information
Students in Mann's Collection Development and Preservation Division work independently in a team environment to help preserve and build Mann's collection. Book repair students mend damaged books and build protective encasings for pamphlets and fragile volumes. Students working on the division's special projects help prepare materials for digitization and do quality control the resulting images. Collection development assistants help with the selection of new books by searching bibliographic databases for titles from publishers' catalogues. Dependability and conscientious attention to detail are required. Book repair assistants often apply previous artistic or model-building experience.
For further details, email Judy Wayno (jew24@cornell.edu)
Technical Services Division
Now Hiring!
Technical Assistant
Note: Technical Services is currently accepting ONLY Federal Work-Study applicants.
Job Tasks: bookplating and labeling books, preparing journals for binding,office tasks such as filing, photocopying and sorting the mail.
To Apply: E-mail Betsy Elswit (eee6@cornell.edu) for more information.
General Information
The Technical Services Division hires students to help integrate books and journals received by the library into Mann's collection. Student assistants process incoming shipments, work with records in the library's online catalog, prepare books for shelving, sort the mail and other general office tasks. This work requires being dependable and familiar with computers as well as paying close attention to detail. Technical Services positions require no previous library work experience. The Technical Services division also occasionally hires students with advanced computer skills for work on Mann's electronic resources.
For further details, email Betsy Elswit (eee6@cornell.edu).
Administration
Now Hiring!
Computer Assistant III / Website Design Assistant
Job tasks: Work with an administrative supervisor and exhibit curator to produce 2-3 virtual exhibits for display on the library Web site; also help with the design and production of other virtual publications.
To Apply: review full job description and apply through the Student Employment Database
General Information
Mann's Administration office hires students to help with its diverse public affairs and outreach activities. Student assistants create online web pages, virtual exhibits, digital film clips and podcasts, produce outreach materials (brochures, posters, flyers, bookmarks, etc.), assist with exhibits, and help orchestrate special events. Students hired for web production should have strong web-related skills (will be working with HTML, Dreamweaver, Flash, FinalCut) in addition to excellent graphics skills. Graphics assistants will need to be proficient in Photoshop and other digital imagery software. Much of our Admin office work requires a fair dose of creativity, alert problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and handle sudden project changes. Conscientious commitment to producing high-quality publications is a must.
For further details, email Eveline Ferretti (ef15@cornell.edu).