University of Arkansas System
Hourly – Library Assistant for Agriculture, Food, and Life Sciences (AFLS)
University of Arkansas System, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, 28305
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (University of Arkansas System) invites applications for a Staff‑Clerical position as an Hourly Library Assistant for Agriculture, Food, and Life Sciences (AFLS). The position is temporary (fixed term) and will be located in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences. Closing date: 01/10/2026.
Job Overview As an Hourly Library Assistant you will work closely with the Agriculture Librarian to support instruction, research services, and promote the University Libraries to students and faculty. You will assist in developing and assessing instruction workshops, support library events, and participate in project development aligned with personal interests.
Responsibilities
Support instruction, research services, and promotion of University Libraries relevant to AFLS.
Assist in development and assessment of instruction or workshop sessions focused on information literacy concepts.
Provide excellent patron services and support library events.
Engage in project development related to instructional design, curriculum development, visual thinking strategies, and digital literacy.
Maintain reliable, in‑person attendance and adapt to a flexible schedule.
Qualifications
Minimum : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Preferred : Education in agriculture, food, life sciences or related field.
Experience with instructional design, curriculum planning, or program development.
Experience or willingness to learn marketing, outreach, promotion strategies for academic library services.
Experience or willingness to learn immersive technology tools (AR/VR, data visualization).
Currently enrolled in graduate school.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt to a flexible working schedule.
Ability to work independently and with a team.
Additional Information
Graduate students subject to background checks.
Salary: $18.52 per hour.
Required documents: Cover Letter, Resume, List of three professional references.
Optional documents: Proof of veteran status.
Pre‑employment screening: Criminal background check, sex offender registry.
EEO Statement The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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Job Overview As an Hourly Library Assistant you will work closely with the Agriculture Librarian to support instruction, research services, and promote the University Libraries to students and faculty. You will assist in developing and assessing instruction workshops, support library events, and participate in project development aligned with personal interests.
Responsibilities
Support instruction, research services, and promotion of University Libraries relevant to AFLS.
Assist in development and assessment of instruction or workshop sessions focused on information literacy concepts.
Provide excellent patron services and support library events.
Engage in project development related to instructional design, curriculum development, visual thinking strategies, and digital literacy.
Maintain reliable, in‑person attendance and adapt to a flexible schedule.
Qualifications
Minimum : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Preferred : Education in agriculture, food, life sciences or related field.
Experience with instructional design, curriculum planning, or program development.
Experience or willingness to learn marketing, outreach, promotion strategies for academic library services.
Experience or willingness to learn immersive technology tools (AR/VR, data visualization).
Currently enrolled in graduate school.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt to a flexible working schedule.
Ability to work independently and with a team.
Additional Information
Graduate students subject to background checks.
Salary: $18.52 per hour.
Required documents: Cover Letter, Resume, List of three professional references.
Optional documents: Proof of veteran status.
Pre‑employment screening: Criminal background check, sex offender registry.
EEO Statement The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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