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Student Assistant (Government Publications, Maps & Microforms/Newspapers)

Posted March 19, 2024. Closes April 2, 2024.

Department:

Government Publications Maps Microforms & Newspapers (Suzzallo/Allen Libraries)

Job Title:

GMM Student Assistant

Date Posted:

March 19, 2024

Closing Date:

April 2, 2024

Number Available:

2

Rate:

$19.97 per hour

Hours:

Weekly hours / schedule: 12 to 15 hours per week
The unit currently needs staffing Mondays, Tuesdays, and/or Wednesdays between the hours of 10AM and 4PM, with additional hours to be scheduled around the student's classes and the needs of the unit.

Duties:

    • Regularly staff the GMM help desk, answering general questions about library collections and services and assisting in circulation activities.
    • Help library users get started with their research using UW Libraries Search.
    • Help library users to locate microforms, newspapers, maps and government documents using various research tools.
    • Assist and instruct users in the use of GMM equipment, including computers, scanners, and microform machines.
    • Retrieve, count, and accurately re-file library materials.
    • Process incoming GMM materials and gifts.
    • Independently staff the GMM Help Desk during evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
    • Carefully handle rare, one of a kind, library materials to stage for microfilming, digitization, or rehousing.
    • Undertake additional duties such as special materials processing, digitization, or display creation.

        Required Qualifications:

        • Clear communication skills in person and on the phone.
        • Availability for weekend, evening, and holiday work based on staffing needs of the unit.
        • Ability to work independently after training.
        • Dependable attendance once a schedule is set.
        • Willingness to ask questions and collaborate with fellow student employees.
        • Strong public service demeanor.
        • Excellent attention to detail to ensure accurate processing and shelving of materials.
        • An ability to maintain quality standards on repetitive, detail oriented tasks.

          Desired Qualifications:

          • Interest in working with primary source materials.
          • Familiarity with Microsoft Office/Google Suite of products preferred.

          Application Process:

          1. Prepare the following supplemental materials. A single PDF or Microsoft Word file is preferred.
            • Resumé
            • Cover Letter
          2. Log in to the Microsoft forms site with your UW NetID account to fill out an application form and upload your resumé.

          Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

          For additional information or questions regarding student job opportunities, or for assistance with the application process, please contact the Libraries and Press HR:

          libhr@uw.edu