Student Library Assistant

Special Collections – Modern Political Archive

The Modern Political Archive of Special Collections, located in the Howard H. Baker Center for Public Policy, seeks qualified students to assist in processing, organizing and providing access to our collection of historic materials. The position will start in summer 2016, although applications of those wishing to start in the fall semester will also be considered.

Hours: 15-20 hours per week. Schedule is negotiable within our business hours (9:00-5:00, Monday-Friday). Preference given to students who are able to work from 1:00 to 5:00pm on Thursdays.

Required Qualifications: 

• Current UT student (undergraduate or graduate) 
• Interest in history or special collections librarianship
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently
• Experience using library resources, including the catalog and databases, as well as sophisticated Internet searching
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to synthesize information and write short descriptions in specific style
• Comfortable learning and working with new software
• Punctual and reliable
• Ability and willingness to lift 40 lbs. for moving and shifting boxes

Preferred:

• Student in library science or related field
• Prior library work experience
• Experience completing tasks and projects independently
• Prior research/ experience with Special Collections
• Experience using scanning hardware and software

Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Arrange and describe collections of historic manuscripts and archival materials
• Create detailed inventories of large collections of documents, photographs and recordings
• Assist researchers in the reading room
• Take responsibility for re-shelving collections and keeping track of supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Application Procedure:  Please e-mail your cover letter and resume with references to Kris Bronstad, Modern Political Archivist, at [log in to unmask]. Review of applications begins May 2, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled.