Student Assistant - Archives and Special Collections

FLSA Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Archives and Special Collections (ASC) department is seeking detail-oriented students with an interest in libraries, history, museums, or historical collections. Student assistants will help to maintain and improve the collections so they may be used by internal and external audiences.  

Some examples of relevant tasks include:

• Shelving books and other materials
• Relabeling folders and boxes
• De-duplicating publications
• Shifting collections and books
• Scanning photographs and documents
• Creating inventories
• Identifying and organizing historical photographs
• Applying descriptive metadata to materials
• Completing other archival processing tasks

Student Assistants in ASC are expected to complete a short series of on boarding tasks and be able to follow written instructions alongside hands-on training. Shifts must be completed during open hours which are 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday – Friday.  Please note that this is a project oriented position and there will not be time to complete homework or socialize during regularly scheduled shifts.

To learn more about Archives and Special Collections visit: Archives & Special Collections | Colorado Mesa University

Applicants must have a MAVworks financial aid award to work at the library. More information on student employment can be found at this link: https://www.coloradomesa.edu/student-employment/index.html.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.DISCLAIMER - This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat, and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability. 

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:

• Cover letter (Optional)

• Resume