Library Stacks Summer Assistant Shannon and Clemons (Student Wage)
University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
This is a student wage position for an undergraduate or graduate student, requiring 20-30 hours per week. The Stacks Assistant plays a vital role in the library by returning library materials to the stacks, ensuring they are available to patrons. The position will start upon hire and end at the beginning of the 2026 Fall semester.
Requirements
- Ability to lift books, bend down, reach up, push heavy book carts, and tolerate exposure to dust is required.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to learn the Library of Congress call number system.
- Ability to work independently.
- Resume and Cover Letter.
- Current UVA student.
- Federal Work Study eligibility is not required.
- No experience required.
- No licensure required.
Responsibilities
- Returning library materials to the stacks.
- Move/shift sections of books when space is needed for new or returned books or as part of special projects.
- Assist patrons with book searches.
- Retrieve used books from the stacks.
- Perform general stacks maintenance (e.g., light dusting, placing bookends).
- Sorting and shelving returned books.
- General stacks maintenance.
- Assisting patrons.
- Occasional special projects, as assigned.
Benefits
- health care
- time off
- retirement
- comprehensive list of benefits and services to help staff and faculty meet their personal and family needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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