McMaster University Libraries are hiring students to fill a variety of roles for the 2025-26 academic year.
The job opportunities, ranging from library student ambassadors to archives and research collections student assistants, are now posted to Mosaic through McMaster’s student work program. Details on applying can be found below under the “How to apply” section.
“We have a variety of job opportunities open to students who are interested in working at the libraries in the new academic year,” said Ann Pearce, manager of Innis Library who oversees student recruitment. “Our libraries are welcoming spaces at the heart of campus life, and student employees play a key role in creating a friendly and supportive environment.”
The following student positions are now open:
- Archives and Research Collections student assistant
- Collections student assistant
- Data Analysis Support student assistant *Not part of work study program
- Data & GIS Services student assistant
- Digital Research Commons Pilot student assistant
- Digitization student assistant
- Health Sciences Library: Library assistant
- Innis Access Services student assistant
- Learning Resource Development student assistant
- Library Accessibility Services student assistant
- Library student ambassador
- Lyons New Media Centre multimedia student assistant
- Makerspace student assistant
- Maps student assistant
- Mills Access Services student assistant
- Research Data Management student assistant
- Research Information Systems student assistant
- Thode Access Services student assistant
How to apply
It’s easy to apply for a student role at McMaster University Libraries. To view the postings and apply, log in to Mosaic, click on Career Opportunities, and then Student Work Program.
Learn more
To learn more about the student work program, including information on eligibility, visit the Office of the Registrar website.
Students looking to learn more about the libraries can follow @maclibraries on Instagram.
About McMaster University Libraries
McMaster University Libraries includes Mills Memorial Library, H.G. Thode Library of Science and Engineering, Innis Library, and Health Sciences Library. Innis Library is currently closed for construction but will reopen soon in the McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery.
