Collections and Resource Sharing Department
Search for and retrieve library materials from the Morris, Chemistry and Physics Library stacks. Scan articles and book chapters out of bound journals and books. Prepare and pack books for shipment and unpack incoming items. Deliver filled book carts to the Library mail room and the Collections Sharing and Delivery Office. Create shipping labels and help maintain a database of address records in the department’s shipping software. Prepare items for placement on Help Desk hold shelf. Other job-related duties as assigned. Must be able to lift, with or without assistance, boxes of books and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, and bend and reach to place books and journals on library shelves ranging from 3 to 90 inches high.
Digital Collections & Preservation
Scan fragile and unique print materials (books, newspapers, letters, etc.) using the digitization hardware and software (VueScan, Adobe Photoshop, and others as needed) in the digitization lab. Perform detailed quality control of personal work completed and assist in the quality control of the work of other student assistants. Keep up-to-date on best practices for scanning, metadata, and selected digitization software programs. In accordance with department policies and procedures, handle all materials carefully during the full scanning process and secure them in designated areas when not in use. Attend training sessions and one-on-one meetings as required. Assist other student assistants with project-related questions as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Help Center
Work at the Help Center at the Morris Library either at the service desk, or in the library’s stacks. Duties include: checking out and checking in library material; retrieving Reserve material upon demand, locating items in stacks, and re-shelving materials; answering questions about Library resources and services and referring visitors to the appropriate service desk; providing assistance with publicly accessible computers, scanners, print release stations, and printers, delivering loaded book carts to designated areas; and assisting with building evacuation in the event of an alarm. Requires good communication skills, dependability, and judgment. Previous customer service experience preferred. Must be able to lift, with or without assistance, boxes of books and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, push and pull full book carts weighing 250 pounds, and bend and reach to place books and journals on library shelves ranging from 3 to 90 inches high.
Manuscripts and Archives
Perform specialized activities in support of archival processing of documents, photographs, and other materials such as rehousing, arranging, filing, and labeling collections. Provide support with text and data entry in word-processed documents, spreadsheets, custom databases, and Web-based applications for archival description. Page manuscript collections for patrons and staff, utilizing proper handling techniques. Provide assistance with stacks maintenance: shelving, shifting, cleaning, inventorying, barcoding, and labeling collections. Assist with preservation tasks: cleaning, flattening, and rehousing documents; preparing custom folders and containers; and preservation reformatting such as scanning and photocopying. Additional projects may vary.
Research Data and Design Center
The Research Data and Design Commons seeks responsible and motivated undergraduate students with experience using Adobe Create Suite software, Audacity, and data visualization tools to join the RDDC team. Primary responsibilities includes assisting library users and provide troubleshooting support at the service desk, including help with computer hardware and creative technology software applications and research data tools. Circulating and supporting the use equipment for loan. Providing support for six creative technology studios and one data and visualization lab, which includes troubleshooting creative software applications. Process register transactions using a POS system. Create digital content that promotes or supports resources and services in the Research Data and Design Commons.
Special Collections
Facilitate patron’s use of materials in the reading room: completing paperwork, locating materials via the Library catalog and finding aids, instructing patrons of proper handling techniques, and monitoring the use of materials. May also participate in the paging of rare books and manuscript collections; creating physical and digital surrogates of materials; and perform specialized processing activities for rare books and other printed materials, including special format items such as historic maps, broadsides, and pamphlets. Additional projects may vary.
University Museums
The Gallery Attendant reports to the Visitor Experience Coordinator and supports daily museum operations by providing a welcoming and engaging visitor experience while helping ensure the safety and security of exhibitions and collections. Responsibilities include opening, monitoring, and closing gallery spaces in Old College, Mechanical Hall, and the Mineralogical Museum; greeting visitors and answering general questions about exhibitions; monitoring visitor behavior to protect objects on display; conducting routine gallery walkthroughs; maintaining visitor attendance records; reporting concerns or maintenance issues to staff; and adhering to all museum safety and security procedures. Gallery Attendants also serve as ambassadors for the museums by promoting a positive and inclusive environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.