Graduate Research Assistant - National Weather Center Library (Spring)

University of Oklahoma • Norman, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Oklahoma Libraries is seeking an OU graduate student for a graduate assistantship at the National Weather Center (NWC) Library, a branch of OU Libraries. Located in the National Weather Center on South Research Campus, the library supports the research, education, outreach, and operations of NWC entities, including the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences, federal NOAA partners, and affiliated research and development groups.

The Graduate Research Assistant will assist students, faculty, and researchers seeking discipline-specific information, including books, articles, data, and library services. The assistant will teach patrons information-seeking skills one-on-one and may have the opportunity to teach these skills in a classroom. The position also includes opportunities to work on special projects related to the NWC Library's collections and resources, as coordinated by the NWC Library Branch Manager.

This assistantship is designed as a learning and resume-building experience for graduate students in the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) or related graduate degree programs. Candidates should have a strong interest in libraries and strong interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills, along with knowledge of standard library resources. The position requires enrollment as a University of Oklahoma student in the Spring 2027 term. The schedule varies between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Travel is not required.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled as a University of Oklahoma student in the Spring 2027 term; hiring is contingent upon verification of current student status.
• Interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with the OU population and the public.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
• Strong interest in libraries and knowledge of standard library resources.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge and understanding of library resources, including catalogs, databases, and search engines.
• Experience working with the public.
• Library experience.
• Instruction experience.
• Public speaking experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist students, faculty, and researchers seeking books, articles, data, and library services.
• Teach patrons information-seeking skills one-on-one and potentially in a classroom.
• Work on special projects related to the NWC Library's collections and resources, as coordinated by the NWC Library Branch Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed