Preservation Student Assistant-UVA Library (Student Wage)

University of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

58d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Preservation Services is seeking a responsible, detail-oriented student assistant to help the University of Virginia Library care for its circulating collection. This position plays an important role in ensuring that UVA students and faculty have reliable access to the books and materials that support research, teaching, and scholarship. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on work, pays close attention to detail, and can solve problems independently. Student assistants will receive training in the use of specialized tools, equipment, and preservation techniques. Applicants should be open to learning new skills and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate student at the University of Virginia.
• No prior experience required; all training will be provided.
• None required.
• Occasional walking
• Mostly standing
• Frequent and repetitive use of hands
• Some lifting required

Responsibilities

• Making regular rounds to collect and deliver materials to and from the Preservation Department.
• Charging and discharging materials using the library’s circulation database.
• Applying call number labels, duplicating barcodes, and creating title labels using Word.
• Measuring materials for custom enclosures ordered from outside vendors.
• Creating in-house enclosures, including pamphlet binders, tux boxes, and phase boxes.
• Using specialized preservation tools and equipment (training provided).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees