Special Collections & Archives Student Assistant

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Auburn University Libraries is seeking applicants for the position of Student Assistant in the Special Collections and Archives unit. The student must be available to work any hours during the unit’s hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and occasional special events on weekends or evenings. This role supports faculty, staff, and students by contributing to the daily, routine library operations of the unit. Student assistants may work up to 20 hours per week, depending on operational needs.

Requirements

Enrolled student at Auburn University
Must provide detailed availability for each day of the week within library operating hours
Demonstrated interest in public service and delivering high-quality customer service
Ability to work collaboratively and interact professionally with faculty, staff, and students
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Demonstrated dependability, including consistent attendance and punctuality
Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn new technologies

Responsibilities

Retrieving, shelving, and filing rare books and archival materials
Conducting inventories of rare book collections
Scanning archival materials for inclusion in the AU Libraries Digital Collections
Serving Special Collections and Archive patrons by retrieving requested materials
Entering archival data into spreadsheets and other content management applications
Using audio equipment and computer programs to digitize historic media collections
Other library duties as assigned