Job Description

Classification Title:

HSCL Archives Student Assistant

Classification Minimum Requirements:

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus. Must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

Job Description:

The HSCL Archives in the Special and Area Studies Collections Department is seeking one student assistant to process materials, create inventories of collection materials, and write descriptions for a newly acquired collection records and photographs. This is an ongoing position for at least 1 academic years.

Job Duties:

• Create folder lists using Excel and ArchivesSpace
• Hand-write folder labels
• Work with unique and invaluable archival materials by sorting, refoldering, and reboxing items
• Barcoding and labeling collections
• Creating descriptive data for the University Archives’ photo collections
• Occasionally conduct research by looking through documents, books, and websites
• Keep sections in order by checking collection numbers, straightening the shelves, reporting problems

Hours:

10-12 hours per week

Expected Salary:

$15.50/h

Required Qualifications

• Ability to lift 40 pound boxes and stand on stools and high ladders
• 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

Preferred:

• Previous experience in any library setting
• Good database and web searching skills
• Ability to work independently once trained

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Please email nstoyan@UFL.EDU to receive the PDF of the separate departmental application. Applications are not considered complete without the additional departmental application.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No