HSCL Archives Student Assistant

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The HSCL Archives in the Special and Area Studies Collections Department is seeking one student assistant to process materials, create inventories of collection materials, and write descriptions for a newly acquired collection records and photographs. This is an ongoing position for at least 1 academic year.

Requirements

• Ability to lift 40 pound boxes and stand on stools and high ladders
• Ability to work courteously and effectively with others
• Ability to work with attention to detail
• Ability to follow both written and spoken instructions and procedures
• Ability to manage time and commitments including scheduled work hours
• Must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average
• Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in any library setting
• Good database and web searching skills
• Ability to work independently once trained

Responsibilities

• Create folder lists using Excel and ArchivesSpace
• Hand-write folder labels
• Work with unique and invaluable archival materials by sorting, refoldering, and reboxing items
• Barcoding and labeling collections
• Creating descriptive data for the University Archives’ photo collections
• Occasionally conduct research by looking through documents, books, and websites
• Keep sections in order by checking collection numbers, straightening the shelves, reporting problems

What This Job Offers

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