Job no: 550454
Department: Academic Affairs
Work type: Student Assistant - Federal Work Study
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Temporary, Part Time, Library, On-site (work in-person at business location), Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants

POSITION SUMMARY

One temporary hourly-intermittent student assistant position available in the University Library’s Special Collections & University Archives Department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and ability to problem-solve.
• Demonstrates academic research experience using a variety of databases and applications.
• Demonstrates service-oriented experience.
• Demonstrates the desire to help others in a fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrates the ability to collaborate with library faculty and staff.
• Demonstrates good academic standing

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.
• Must have received and accepted Financial Aid award for the current semester/year in which you are applying.

This position offers hands-on experience working with rare and historical materials, assisting with the preservation, organization, and accessibility of the library’s unique collections. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, a respect for handling delicate materials, and an interest in archives, history, or library science.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Interest in learning about Special Collections & University Archives (SCUA) policies and procedures, and the ability to communicate SCUA services to patrons.
• Photocopy and digitally scan materials for reference queries as needed.
• Shelve materials requiring special handling.
• Follow SCUA policies and procedures to assist with collection processing, access, and preservation tasks.
• Perform individual projects that can include data entry and use of Microsoft Office software such as Excel and Word.
• Assist with digitization projects, including operating scanners, careful handling of original materials, and checking integrity of digital scans.
• Some outreach tabling activities may be requested on occasion.
• Other duties as assigned.