University of Virginia
Special Collections Public Services Student Assistant (Student Wage) Federal Wor
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22902
Public Services Assistant
The public services assistant performs a variety of tasks in support of a robust Special Collections reference desk. These duties include retrieval of material from the closed stacks, re-shelving books and other library material, scanning of documents, and basic research tasks. Main duties: Retrieving books, manuscripts, archives and other material from closed stacks for researchers in the reading room or for class use re-shelving books, manuscripts, and archives and other library materials according to Special Collections stacks manager's protocols to maintain high accuracy Scanning rare books, primary source documents and other collection material to fulfill researcher needs Assisting with interlibrary loan requests Conducting basic research tasks using the library catalog (Virgo) and various types of finding aids Other library projects as needed Work is a total of 10 to 12 hours a week, including rotating Saturday shifts from noon until 4 p.m. Compensation rate: $16.72/hour Please submit your resume and cover letter to apply. Criminal background check is required (SPAKA) Please direct questions related to this position to Grace Hale, mgh9ja@virginia.edu. Minimum requirements: Must be able to handle carefully and with respect, a wide variety of unique, historical and fragile books and manuscripts. Must be able to work in a restrictive, high-security environment, be very responsible and adhere to all required procedures. Must be respectful of the collection and possess a high level of independence and analytical skills to complete many assigned tasks. Must have a sharp focus and keen attention to detail. Physical demands: Ability to lift 40 pounds. Movement between floors of the library to retrieve materials can be physically demanding at times. Must be able to tolerate the building temperature which is kept in the mid-60s. Required: Current UVA student with Federal Work Study eligibility Resume and basic one page cover letter Availability for rotating Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m.
The public services assistant performs a variety of tasks in support of a robust Special Collections reference desk. These duties include retrieval of material from the closed stacks, re-shelving books and other library material, scanning of documents, and basic research tasks. Main duties: Retrieving books, manuscripts, archives and other material from closed stacks for researchers in the reading room or for class use re-shelving books, manuscripts, and archives and other library materials according to Special Collections stacks manager's protocols to maintain high accuracy Scanning rare books, primary source documents and other collection material to fulfill researcher needs Assisting with interlibrary loan requests Conducting basic research tasks using the library catalog (Virgo) and various types of finding aids Other library projects as needed Work is a total of 10 to 12 hours a week, including rotating Saturday shifts from noon until 4 p.m. Compensation rate: $16.72/hour Please submit your resume and cover letter to apply. Criminal background check is required (SPAKA) Please direct questions related to this position to Grace Hale, mgh9ja@virginia.edu. Minimum requirements: Must be able to handle carefully and with respect, a wide variety of unique, historical and fragile books and manuscripts. Must be able to work in a restrictive, high-security environment, be very responsible and adhere to all required procedures. Must be respectful of the collection and possess a high level of independence and analytical skills to complete many assigned tasks. Must have a sharp focus and keen attention to detail. Physical demands: Ability to lift 40 pounds. Movement between floors of the library to retrieve materials can be physically demanding at times. Must be able to tolerate the building temperature which is kept in the mid-60s. Required: Current UVA student with Federal Work Study eligibility Resume and basic one page cover letter Availability for rotating Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m.