Library, Special Collections - Federal Work Study Student Assistant

California State University, San Bernardino•San Bernardino, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision of the Dean and under the lead work direction of the Water Resources Collections Archivist, the incumbent will provide support for a range of duties in Special Collections & University Archives including archival processing, stacks maintenance, digitization, reference and public service.

Requirements

Ability to learn and perform assigned work; follow oral instructions; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; communicate effectively with all levels; and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.
Admission or registration as a CSU student.
As a Bridge Student Assistant, the student need not be enrolled as a student but must have been enrolled as a CSU student the previous term and is registered for the following term.
Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative.
Students must be enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate)
International students must have full-time enrollment at CSUSB. (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate)
Eligible to work in the United States
Payroll Requirement: Social Security Card

Nice To Haves

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, and Adobe Photoshop
Experience working with spreadsheets and/or databases
Experience working with digital image capture and scanning equipment

Responsibilities

Assist with archival processing, which includes re-housing, arranging, and describing materials according to established archival standards and best practices
Enter collection information into spreadsheets, ArchivesSpace, and other library-based platforms
Retrieve and shelve departmental materials
Shelf read materials to maintain correct order and identify missing or misplaced items
Shift and move collections to ensure adequate space for collection growth
Digitize photographs, documents, publications, and other materials
Process digital objects (e.g., image cropping, color adjustment, access file creation) using appropriate software applications
Assist with answering reference questions received by the department
Assist patrons in the reading room by answering basic questions and determining when additional staff or faculty assistance is needed
Communicate departmental procedures and policies to patrons
Monitor collection security in reading room
Assist with special events as needed
Perform other related work for Special Collections & University Archives as needed
Other Job-Related Duties as assigned