Special Collections and Archives Projects Assistant, Part Time

Special Collections and Archives Projects Assistant, Part Time

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus, New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Part-Time Staff

Job Number

202200691

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Library Instruction

Opening Date

09/08/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Perform Special Collections and Archives duties, including: reference assistance, assisting patrons in the Reading Room, processing of collections, and digitization project assistance.

Examples of Duties

• Provide reference and consultation related to special collections and archives holdings to faculty, staff, and the public.
• Staff the Reading Room and assist patrons with research requests in person, over the phone, and by email.
• Assist with processing of archival collections and creation of finding aids.
• Assist with collection maintenance.
• Assist Archivists with ongoing projects including but not limited to programming, digitization, developing exhibits, creating inventories, remediating finding aids/reparative descriptive, collection maintenance, and other duties as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

1. Minimum Bachelors degree.

2.Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills, with clear evidence of ability to interact effectively and cooperatively with colleagues and patrons.

3.Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a team environment.

4.Demonstrated project management skills.

5.Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

6.Ability to interact effectively with a diverse population of faculty, students, and staff.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• One year of library or archival experience.
• Experience working in an academic library.
• Graduate level coursework in Archival Studies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to complete job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Ability to pack and lift up to 50 pound boxes during job-related activities.

In accordance with the Campus Security Act as amended, Loyola University publishes annually and distributes to members of the academic community, and upon request to prospective (students/employees), an annual security report. That report includes current policies and procedures of the University Police Department for the reporting of campus crimes, notifying the campus community of occurrence of campus crimes, policies regarding access to campus buildings, the enforcement authority of the University Police Officers and their relationship to local police. University policies on the possession, use and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are outlined. The Campus sexual Assault Program and policy is described. Campus crime statistics as defined under this law for the last three calendar years are included. A copy of this report may be secured from the (Office of Admissions), (Office of Human Resources), or from the University Police Department.

Loyola University New Orleans does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veterans status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, Loyola cherishes its right to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer Loyola University - New Orleans