Student Assistant - TSE - Special Collections

University of South Florida•Saint Petersburg, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Collections Student Assistant's primary job function is to support the Special Collections & University Archives department’s collections and operations. They will work to increase the physical and digital visibility, accessibility, and accuracy of our collections and their access points. The position will interface with patrons, facilitating the use of collections for research while upholding use and access policies. The candidate may also assist with facilitating instruction, exhibits, and programming upon request. As many of the collections in Special Collections are unique and one-of-a-kind, the candidate will be expected to exercise caution and diligence in handling these materials and ensure that visitors adhere to the same guidelines.

Requirements

Available to work scheduled hours between 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday-Friday.
Exercise caution and diligence in handling materials.
Ensure that visitors adhere to guidelines for handling materials.

Responsibilities

Support the Special Collections & University Archives department’s collections and operations.
Increase the physical and digital visibility, accessibility, and accuracy of collections and their access points.
Interface with patrons, facilitating the use of collections for research while upholding use and access policies.
Assist with facilitating instruction, exhibits, and programming upon request.
Exercise caution and diligence in handling unique and one-of-a-kind materials.
Ensure visitors adhere to handling guidelines for materials.