Work Study Posn Student - Library Aide Digital Collections/DSC

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 location: Coe Library
• Pay rate or range: Pay rate starts at $9.15/hr. Pay increases to $9.50/hr. after successful completion of first semester of work.

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
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.

• Ability to work well with others;
• Interest in learning new technology and software;
• A positive and strong work ethic.

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 .

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 .

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