Student Worker - Texas Collection - BC

Baylor University•Waco, TX

2d•$10•Onsite

About The Position

The Texas Collection and University Archives are looking for a student worker to assist with various projects related to archival collections, rare books, maps, or photographs. Under proper supervision, the student worker will be responsible for a range of tasks. This role involves performing business operations duties for the assigned area of responsibility, providing excellent customer service, and assisting with various projects and tasks related to business operations.

Requirements

Minimum cumulative Baylor grade point average 2.5
Ability to work with limited supervision and be able to show initiative and good decision-making within the assigned area.
Must be a critical thinker, detail oriented, an experienced user of Microsoft Word and Excel, and possess good research and writing skills.
Must be able to lift boxes and other heavy materials.

Responsibilities

Inventorying, processing, and preserving archival and library collections and building finding aids.
Working on special projects related to the manuscript, map, photo, and rare book collections.
Monitoring researchers in the Guy B. Harrison, Jr. Reading Room and assisting patrons with scanning.
Assisting with special projects and duties as assigned.
Communicating with other Baylor Libraries student workers and participating in professional development activities like reading room desk training, Cuadra STAR, LOC, and DDS online training.
Perform business operations duties for assigned area of responsibility
Provide excellent customer service to clients
Ability to prioritize and take initiative
Assist with various projects, activities and tasks related to business operations
Ability to comply with University policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance