Arts and Humanities Graduate Library Assistant (Student Wage)

University of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

21h • $22

About The Position

The Arts and Humanities Team at the University of Virginia Library seeks a Graduate Assistant to support various library projects including a review and update of the library’s A-Z Databases List. This position is a great opportunity for graduate students interested in information management and academic libraries. In this role, the graduate assistant will collaborate closely with library professionals and gain insight into the inner workings of a large academic library system. It also provides an opportunity to to directly impact the usability and effectiveness of an important academic resource. This position is for 10 hours per week. Position Compensation: $21.98/hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree. Registered as a graduate student.
• Familiarity with academic library databases and e-resources
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel as well as Google Docs
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to follow instructions clearly and provide feedback when necessary

Responsibilities

• Review databases on the library’s A-Z Databases list to ensure databases are assigned the most appropriate subject categories based on content, scope, and disciplinary relevance
• Making recommendations to add, modify, or remove categories based on the content of the databases
• Identify and correct any instances of incorrect or inconsistent categorization, ensuring all databases are properly labeled for efficient searching
• Work closely with project team to follow guidelines for categorization and database review
• Participate in regular meetings with project team to discuss progress and address any issues encountered during the review process
• Support librarians with other project as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees