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New Student Orientation Guide

A quick guide to the UC Merced Library, built for summer orientations and ASCEND.

Come work with us!

A student works in the Special Collections and Archives of the University Library.

Photo Credit: UC Merced Library

Our student assistants play many important and essential roles in the Library:

  • They provide excellent customer service at our Service Desks,
  • Digitize materials in Archives & Special Collections, and
  • Order and process Interlibrary Loan (ILL) books and journals.

The perks of working in the Library include:

  • Flexibility with your school schedule.
  • Growing familiarity with library resources and an opportunity to broaden your research skill set. and
  • A great work environment!

To get started:

  • Prepare your cover letter and resume,
  • Visit Handshake for updated postings,
  • Submit your application!

Handshake is the platform for all student jobs. Visit Handshake at https://ucmerced.joinhandshake.com/login , or download the app in the App Store.