Job TitleSCRC Research Room AssistantRequisition NumberDU13715Department Name88000:LIBRARY ADMINISTRATIONWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$13.00-$15.00Type of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired Education
Must be currently enrolled at UK
Required Related Experience
Customer service experience
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
Ability to push and/or life objects up to 40 pounds
Shift
Availability between 9am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Job Summary
This position is with the Special Collections Research Center located in the Margaret I. King Library Building. The student assistant will serve with Research Services:
1. Retrieve and return materials from storage areas following all tracking procedures and security protocols;
2. Handling of rare and special materials;
3. Assist with scanning orders and digitization requests by scanning and file delivery;
4. Data entry, MS Word and Excel tasks, and additional clerical duties;
and 5. Assisting SCRC staff with other tasks and special projects as assigned.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
English language proficiency, Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, reliability, punctuality, strong work ethic, strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to work independently and within a team, ability to handle fragile, rare, and special material objects with care and respect for the intrinsic value of archival materials.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Library experience, database experience, bachelor’s degree
Deadline to Apply09/30/2025Our University Community
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