University of Virginia
Preservation Student Assistant-UVA Library Federal Work Study Position (Student
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22902
Student Assistant For Preservation Services
Preservation Services seeks responsible, detail-oriented student assistant to help the University of Virginia Library care for its circulating collection. The purpose of this job is to ensure that students and faculty of the University of Virginia have access to the books and other library materials that facilitate research and scholarship. The successful applicant will enjoy hands-on work that requires attention to detail and will possess the ability to solve problems independently. The student assistant will be trained to use the specialized tools and equipment. Must be open to learning new skills and working in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities and Duties: Rounds to collect materials to and from the Preservation department, charging and discharging of materials to and from the department using our collections database, call number labeling and barcode duplicating, title labeling using Word, measuring of materials for special enclosures to be ordered from an outside vendor, making of enclosures that include pamphlets, tux boxes and phase boxes. Student assistant will be trained in all areas of the job and use of the specialized tools and equipment in Preservation Services. Preservation Services plays a vital role in ensuring that students and faculty have access to the books and the other library materials that facilitate research and scholarship. University of Virginia Library, Shannon Library-Preservation Department 160 McCormick Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22904 Start Date: Aug. 26, 2025 End Date: May 8, 2026 Minimum Requirements: Education: Federal Work Study eligibility required Experience: None Licensure: None Physical Demands: Occasional walking Mostly standing Frequent and repetitive use of hands Lifting Work Hours: 10 hours a week; Monday-Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Rate of Pay: $16.71 an Hour Qualifications: Hands-on work, detail oriented, open to learning new skills, working in a fast-paced environment. Student must pass a background check. Please submit a cover letter and resume.
Preservation Services seeks responsible, detail-oriented student assistant to help the University of Virginia Library care for its circulating collection. The purpose of this job is to ensure that students and faculty of the University of Virginia have access to the books and other library materials that facilitate research and scholarship. The successful applicant will enjoy hands-on work that requires attention to detail and will possess the ability to solve problems independently. The student assistant will be trained to use the specialized tools and equipment. Must be open to learning new skills and working in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities and Duties: Rounds to collect materials to and from the Preservation department, charging and discharging of materials to and from the department using our collections database, call number labeling and barcode duplicating, title labeling using Word, measuring of materials for special enclosures to be ordered from an outside vendor, making of enclosures that include pamphlets, tux boxes and phase boxes. Student assistant will be trained in all areas of the job and use of the specialized tools and equipment in Preservation Services. Preservation Services plays a vital role in ensuring that students and faculty have access to the books and the other library materials that facilitate research and scholarship. University of Virginia Library, Shannon Library-Preservation Department 160 McCormick Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22904 Start Date: Aug. 26, 2025 End Date: May 8, 2026 Minimum Requirements: Education: Federal Work Study eligibility required Experience: None Licensure: None Physical Demands: Occasional walking Mostly standing Frequent and repetitive use of hands Lifting Work Hours: 10 hours a week; Monday-Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Rate of Pay: $16.71 an Hour Qualifications: Hands-on work, detail oriented, open to learning new skills, working in a fast-paced environment. Student must pass a background check. Please submit a cover letter and resume.