Hourly Library Assistant for Engineering and Honors - Research and Instruction for Engineering

This position is Open until filled. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close before the listed deadline once a suitable candidate is found.

Summary of Job Duties:

The Hourly - Library Assistant for Engineering and Honors provides projects and services to support research and instructional needs to the College of Engineering and the Honors College. In collaboration with the Engineering and Honors College Librarian, this position will engage in research, reference, library instruction, peer-to-peer consultations, collection development, and other special projects. 

This position works with the Engineering and Honors College Librarian and additional library colleagues to learn more about information and digital literacies, educational technologies, library resources, and services for students at a professional level. The person in this position will contribute to highly collaborative projects such as collection development, working with department assistants and graduate assistants on shared projects, collaborating with other departments like experiential learning, and supporting outreach activities and events. 

This position will also work closely and collaboratively with a dedicated team of colleagues in the library to provide excellent service to our patrons, including answering research questions, serving on chat shifts, and participating in other opportunities that allow them to explore areas of personal interest that contribute to professional development. 

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. This is an in-person position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or four years of related experience

Education or experience in a science, technology, engineering, or math field

At least one year of experience in a library setting, research support, or student services

Preferred Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in graduate school

Education or experience in an engineering field

Experience with or interest in teaching, research, and writing

Experience with or interest in using common office tools (e.g. Microsoft Office) and willingness to learn new software such as chat software and libguides

Experience with or willingness to learn makerspaces and the maker movement, prototyping, extended reality (XR) technology, and/or other engineering projects for student and faculty research support

Customer service experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Basic knowledge of or a willingness to learn academic research methods

Customer service experience

Effective interpersonal and organizational skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

The ability to adapt to a flexible working schedule

The ability to work independently and with team members

The ability to work effectively with individuals with varying backgrounds

Additional Information:

Graduate students are subject to background checks.

Salary Information:

$18.52 per hour

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Jay McAllister; jtmcalli@uark.edu; Engineering and Honors College Librarian