COPY – The UM University Libraries are recruiting students!

This event has already taken place!

Dates: April 1, 2024
Location:

Apply for a student job at one of the University of Montpellier’s libraries by 12:00 p.m. on April 26.

Will you be enrolled at the University of Montpellier for the 2024–2025 academic year?
Apply for a student job at one of the University of Montpellier’s libraries!

What does this job entail?

A student employment contract allows you to balance a part-time job with your studies: you work on campus and can manage your time by prioritizing your studies. It’s up to you to choose the position that best fits your schedule!

To apply, you must:

be enrolled at the University of Montpellier for the 2024–2025 academic year
will be available, depending on the offer, from September or October 2024 through May or June 2025.

Activities

Customer Service / Information
Loan and return of documents and materials / assistance with using the self-service kiosk
On-site assistance with using services (public computers, copiers, group study rooms, etc.)
Monitoring of Reading Rooms
Returning Paper Documents to Their Proper Place
Reclassification of structures according to a predefined classification scheme
Document Preparation
Documentation of activities during the shift (head count, survey of participants’ backgrounds, assistance with statistical tracking)
Depending on the location and specific duties, assist with opening and closing the university library with the help of regular staff and security personnel
Participation in documentary film projects

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Knowing how to implement procedures and rules
Be able to use (after training) the specialized software for lending documents and equipment
Teamwork skills
Sense of responsibility
Good interpersonal skills
Experience working with the public is a plus

How do I apply?

Please note: You may apply for only ONE of the six positions listed (Richter University Library, Sciences University Library, Nîmes Medicine University Library, Montpellier Health University Library, Montpellier IUT University Library, or Nîmes IUT University Library).

Choose the one that best suits your place of study, your place of residence, and your availability.
Each position offers a variety of schedules: daytime and/or evening and/or weekend shifts. During the job interview, your preferences and background will help the hiring committee match your application to the appropriate position.

Please send your resume and a cover letter to the following email address: scd-emplois@umontpellier.fr
Please include the job opening you are applying for in the email subject line, in the format [BU JOB – JOB OPENING No. XX]. Please follow this instruction; otherwise, your application will not be considered.

Candidates whose applications are selected will receive an email, starting May 13, inviting them to an interview scheduled between May 21 and June 8.

Timeline: April 9–26 = submission of applications / April 29–May 12 = review of applications / May 13–17: sending out invitations / May 21–June 8 = interviews (in person or via video conference) / Responses will be sent out during^{the second} half of June.

April 8–26,
Submission of applications

April 29 – May 12
review of applications

May 13–17,
Notices of invitation sent out

May 21 – June 8
interviews (in person or via video conference)

Second half of June
interview responses

Offers:

BU RICHTER: 12 positions available, based on 2 profiles

1- WEEKDAYS (DAY AND EVENING SHIFTS) – 7 positions

Schedule: On-call duty Monday through Friday

6 hours per week during the day over 26 weeks
and 10 hours per week during the day and in the evening, over 12 weeks (extended hours periods).

Required availability: September 2, 2024, through June 13, 2025

Admission requirements: starting in the second year of college

2- SATURDAYS AND EVENINGS – 5 positions

Schedule: 9 a.m. every Saturday from October 5 to May 23, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. (with a 1-hour lunch break) + 2 evenings per week from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. for 12 weeks during the year (in the run-up to exams, open until 9 p.m.).

Required availability: September 23, 2024, through May 23, 2025

Admission requirements: starting in the second year of college

SCIENCES DEPARTMENT: 16 positions available, based on 2 profiles

3- WEEKDAY DAY SHIFT: 4 POSITIONS

Workload: 10 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Required availability: September 2, 2024, through June 13, 2025

Recruitment Level : starting in the second year of college

4- SUNDAYS AND EVENINGS: 12 POSITIONS

Workload: The schedule calls for a 3-week rotation of 3 teams of 4 people. Each team works 2.5 shifts per week in the evening from 6:45 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (2 shifts of 3 hours and 45 minutes one week, 3 shifts of 3 hours and 45 minutes the following week) plus one Sunday out of every three from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (8 hours plus a 1-hour lunch break).

Required availability: September 23, 2024, through June 15, 2025

Admission requirements: starting in the second year of college

MONTPELLIER HEALTH UNIT : 14 positions available, across 5 job profiles

1- UPM MEDICAL LIBRARY, EVENING HOURS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: 5 POSITIONS

Workload: 2 shifts per week from 6:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, for a total of 8.5 hours

Required availability: September 2, 2024, through June 13, 2025