Archives Student Assistant

Student Employee Job Description

Archives Student Assistant

University Libraries – Archives and Special Collections

Position Summary: 

Archives student assistants will work with the Archives staff to inventory and organize historical materials, preserve materials through physical and/or digital means, and help answer reference questions.

Supervision: 

Student assistants will report to the Archives Associate Senior for work assignments and scheduling. 

Responsibilities:

Organize and inventory historical documents and artifacts

Preserve historical materials

Scan or photocopy historical documents and images

Shelve books and periodicals

Research selected topics as needed

Qualifications or Requirements: 

Appreciation for history and historical documents

Background in History or English preferred but not required

Attention to detail and the ability to follow directions

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Familiarity with scanning equipment preferred

Excellent communication skills

Ability to stand/walk on rough surfaces for long periods, bend and/or stoop, and lift items up to 40 lb. (18 kg.)

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, no evenings or weekends, 8-12 hours per week.

Salary Range: 

Minimum wage to start. Possible raises based on budget and/or job performance.

All University of Akron student employees must meet the designated minimum standards as stated on the Student Employment Eligibility Chart. UA student employees must be 18 years or older at the time of their start date. Any approved remote work conducted by student employees MUST be performed within the state of Ohio.