Employment Type : Full-Time
The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives . JOB TITLE: Library Aide – Digital Scholarship Center, University Libraries DEPARTMENT INFORMATION: This position will assist staff and faculty in the Digital Scholarship Center with greeting visitors, tidying the center as needed, and updating/maintaining equipment. This position may also work in the Digital Collections office with digitization, repository work, and other duties as assigned. JOB PURPOSE: Assists staff and faculty in the Digital Scholarship Center with greeting visitors, tidying the center as needed, and updating/maintaining equipment. This position may also work in the Digital Collections office with digitization, repository work, and other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: General organizational work in the Digital Scholarship Center, assisting with DSC maintenance and day-to-day operations as directed. Other work may include: Handling and preparing analog items (including fragile or rare materials) for digitization by scanning or digital photography; preparing digital objects to be mounted on library servers; assist in database building; data entry on various library databases; using electronic databases to search for information on the items being described; updating data on various library databases. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education : High school diploma/GED DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: General customer-service skills; accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail; some knowledge of databases and database entry; knowledge of internet searching, use of scanners and/or photography and be able to be trained on the use of a scanner or digital camera. Library experience preferred but not required. EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO CAREERS: Skills gained in this position are applicable to all career paths. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: resume , 1-2 work-related references , and fall class schedule . The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university. Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
Experience : N/A
Other requirements: Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu .