FWS Fall 2025, Library Administration Oral History Indexing Assistant - Military veterans preferred

2025-08-16
University of Kentucky
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Lexington
Kentucky
40502
United States


University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job TitleFWS Fall 2025, Library Administration Oral History Indexing AssistantRequisition NumberDU13803Department Name1B531:Federal Work StudyWork LocationM.I. King Library Lexington, KY 40506Salary Range$13.00Type of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired Education
Currently enrolled at the University of Kentucky.
Required Related Experience
N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
N/A
Shift
Weekdays between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Job Summary
  • Indexing interviews using the OHMS system in accordance with the Nunn Center’s standards and style guides.
  • Conducting general research pertaining to interview contents in order to ensure the accuracy and spellings of mentioned names and entities, adding outside research and archival materials to oral history interviews, as well as participating in the research process, production, and implementation of Nunn Center outreach initiatives including social media, podcasts, radio programs, or other special projects and initiatives.
  • Describing interviews/collections.
  • Data entry.
  • Participating in the archival collection inventory process.
  • Digitization, editing, and preservation of audio and video.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Student must have strong writing skills. Must also have attention for details, editing skills, and the ability to follow department procedures and policies. Must be able to work without close supervision. Must be able to work with materials in different formats. Student must maintain a regular work schedule.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
N/A
Deadline to Apply12/19/2025Our University Community

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.



Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Have you been awarded Federal Work Study?(If you are unsure, or you have not yet been awarded Federal Work Study, please contact the Student Financial Aid office at (859) 257-3172 and ask to speak with your counselor.)
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Please state your current 8-digit UKID number and LinkBlue ID

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Kentucky state law requires anyone who works after 10:30 p.m. on school nights (Sunday - Thursday), and after 1:00 a.m. on non-school nights (Friday - Sunday), to be 18+ years of age. Are you over the age of 18 or will you be 18 before August 1st of the fall semester or January 1st for the spring term (or before employment)?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents




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