Library Student Assistant

University of South Florida • Tampa, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Digital Initiatives unit of Special Collections is seeking 2-4 students to support digital accessibility, born-digital archives, and the Oral History Program. Tasks may include handwriting or audio transcription. Students should be able to read cursive handwriting proficiently and have strong writing and communication skills. Students may be required to assist with reformatting, document editing, metadata, uploading, or other tasks within the Digital Initiatives workflows to support these areas. Some work will require the student to conduct research and verification of names, places, and events. In addition, the position may require the use of text analysis or AI tools for metadata key terms and abstract writing. Collection topics are focused on our Libraries collecting initiatives, particularly USF Archives, Florida Studies, and the Florida Environment and Natural History collections. Duties may require the use of Microsoft Office Suite and various transcription software, a project management database, and audio editing software so students should feel comfortable moving between computer technologies.

Requirements

• Ability to read cursive handwriting proficiently
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Comfortable moving between computer technologies

Responsibilities

• Handwriting or audio transcription
• Reformatting documents
• Document editing
• Metadata creation
• Uploading content
• Conducting research and verification of names, places, and events
• Using text analysis or AI tools for metadata key terms and abstract writing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Employee and dependent tuition programs
• Generous leave
• Employee perks and discounts

What This Job Offers

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