Archives and Special Collections Student Assistant (2026)

Position Justification

Position Information

Position Title Archives and Special Collections Student Assistant (2026) Unit Name Fant Memorial Library Salary Grade Student (Institutional) Number of Months Student Worker Full-time or Part-time Part-Time Hours per week 10-20 Proposed Annual Salary, Hourly Rate or One-time payment Essential Duties

• Assist with processing tasks (i.e. arranging and describing materials)
• Data entry
• Assist with reference by conducting research and using the microfilm reader
• Digitize materials using equipment in Mims Digitization Lab
• Create and maintain inventories
• Attend training sessions as required
• Other tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office is necessary
• Must be highly responsible and pay close attention to detail
• Able to respond well to feedback
• Performs independently and able to remain flexible when changes are needed
• Clear and effective communication

Job Description Summary

This job is located in the Beulah Culbertson Archives and Special Collections at Fant Memorial Library. The student will provide assistance to patrons and archives staff. Duties are related to helping the archives collect, preserve, and provide access to the history of The W and Mississippi women's history and leadership. This position involves working with original historical materials, digitizing, and data entry, among other tasks. Projects outside of those listed in Essential Duties may arise and other duties may be assigned as needed. Prior experience is neither expected nor required, but an interest in history and an eye for detail are always appreciated! We provide training for all assigned work.

Institutional and Federal Work Study students can apply.

Hours of Availability

Up to 20 hours per week during operating hours:

Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5pm

Background Check Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.

Requisition Detail Information

Open Date 07/23/2026 Will this job have a specific close date? No Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants

To learn more about the archives, visithttps://www.muw.edu/library/archives/

If you have questions about the position, email us at archives@muw.edu

Please submit information about your scheduling availability as part of your application.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Student workers are required to be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours in the semester in which they work. Registration in less than 6 hours at MUW makes you ineligible to be a student worker. Are you currently enrolled or will you be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at MUW in the semester for which you are applying for student employment?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you been awarded Federal Work Study? (If you are unsure, or you have not yet been awarded Federal Work Study, please contact the Student Financial Aid office at (662)329-7114.)

• Yes

• No

• • Please provide your 9-digit MUW Student ID number:

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Schedule of Hours Not Available to Work - Students Only