FWS possible: Special Collections Instruction Student Assistant

University of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Collections Instruction Assistant is a support position in the Albert & Shirley Small Special Collections Library. The student employee in this position will work closely with the Instruction Librarian/Archivist at Special Collections to prepare for class and group visits to the library.

Requirements

• Current UVA student eligible for student employment
• Frequent lifting (up to 40 pounds) of boxes and oversize items
• Routine use of ladders to retrieve and reshelve materials
• Keen attention to detail
• Manual dexterity for careful handling of fragile materials
• Ability to work between 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday
• Ability to work in an environment that is maintained below 65 degrees Fahrenheit to preserve the collections
• Excellent computer and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• FWS eligibility preferred

Responsibilities

• Creating request slips for materials
• Pulling and reshelving materials from the closed stacks for classes
• Occasionally advising on the selection of materials for classes
• Assisting Special Collections staff in setting up materials

Benefits

• The Instruction Assistant will be trained in the handling of rare materials and in the use of library software.

What This Job Offers

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