Temporary Library Assistant (.75 - 1.0 FTE)

University of Kansas • Lawrence, KS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kansas Geological Survey is hiring a temporary Library Assistant to support the preservation and accessibility of state geological records in a public library setting. The position involves sorting and inventorying collections, entering data, scanning records, and recycling or integrating materials into permanent collections as needed.

Work must be completed on-site during business hours, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. A set schedule of 40 hours per week is desired, though a set schedule of 30 to 39 hours per week may be considered. The start date may be adjusted to accommodate the selected candidate’s availability. The position is limited to 999 hours from the time of hire and does not include benefits. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of library or related experience.
• Experience organizing, categorizing, and shelving records, as demonstrated in application materials.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook, and Teams, as demonstrated in application materials.
• Proficient research skills, including database searching and web-based research, demonstrated through coursework or work history.
• Knowledge of or previous work experience with records filed by legal land description (section, township, range), as demonstrated in application materials.
• Experience scanning documents, books, or other records.
• Experience with data entry.
• Ability to push rolling bookcases in a confined area, climb step ladders, and lift 15–20 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in storage areas with old documents that may be dusty, musty, or moldy, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. at the time of appointment; this position cannot support sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework, experience, or demonstrated interest in geology, geography, or related earth science disciplines, as demonstrated in application materials.

Responsibilities

• Enter data, scan records, and proofread data and scans (60%).
• Inventory, manually move, sort, and organize current collections (20%).
• Recycle donations or integrate them into the permanent collection at the supervisor’s discretion (10%).
• Assist members of the public and internal staff (5%).
• Perform other duties as assigned (5%).

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED