Special Collections Student Assistant - SASC
About The Position
Length Of Employment: Hiring for summer 2026 Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. 9-12 hours/week Job Duties Work at the main desk in the Grand Reading Room. Register patrons and make them aware of rules. Provide a secure presence at the desk to ensure protection and security of materials. Provide patrons with reference assistance Shelve and organize materials in the library Keep sections in order by checking the call numbers, straightening the shelves, reporting problems Retrieve requested items for patrons Assist patrons with computers and scanners Work with unique and invaluable manuscript materials by sorting, refoldering, and reboxing items Create folder lists using Microsoft Word, Excel, or other computer programs Perform tasks and projects as assigned by archivists and curators Complete scanning projects as needed Occasionally conduct research by looking through documents and books Help maintain library environment by ensuring that the No Food/Drink policy is observed
Requirements
- Ability to work courteously and effectively with others
- Ability to work with attention to detail
- Ability to follow both written and spoken instructions and procedures
- Ability to manage time and commitments including scheduled work hours
Nice To Haves
- Ability to lift 25 pound boxes and stand on stools and ladders
- Previous experience in any library setting
- Good database and web searching skills
- Ability to work independently once trained
Responsibilities
- Work at the main desk in the Grand Reading Room. Register patrons and make them aware of rules. Provide a secure presence at the desk to ensure protection and security of materials.
- Provide patrons with reference assistance
- Shelve and organize materials in the library
- Keep sections in order by checking the call numbers, straightening the shelves, reporting problems
- Retrieve requested items for patrons
- Assist patrons with computers and scanners
- Work with unique and invaluable manuscript materials by sorting, refoldering, and reboxing items
- Create folder lists using Microsoft Word, Excel, or other computer programs
- Perform tasks and projects as assigned by archivists and curators
- Complete scanning projects as needed
- Occasionally conduct research by looking through documents and books
- Help maintain library environment by ensuring that the No Food/Drink policy is observed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
