POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
JOB Title: Graduate and Student Assistant (part-time)
Graduate Student positions ($10.50 per hour)
Undergraduate Student position ($8.00 per hour)
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The Atlanta University Center - Robert W. Woodruff Library is seeking highly motivated, energetic graduate and undergraduate students for employment opportunities. Students must be available to work 20 hours per week during library hours of operation.
ARCHIVES DEPARTMENT
Requirements and Duties:
Enrolled as a graduate student at one of the Atlanta University Center school member institutions
Successfully completed course work in African American history and culture
Experience working in library desirable
Some heavy lifting required
Strong customer service skills
Attention to detail required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Assist with research services
Retrieve and re-shelve book and manuscript materials
Prepare photocopies for researchers, processing, and preservation
Assist with acquisitions, processing, and cataloging collections including bibliographic searching, packing, sorting, filing, labeling, and preparing inventories
Assist with preservation measures to care for collections
Assist with exhibit preparation and public programming
DIGITAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Requirements and Duties
Enrolled as an undergraduate student at one of the Atlanta University Center member institutions
Sensitivity to and experience handling library or archival materials.
Ability to operate a computer and scanner
Ability to use Adobe Photoshop preferred.
Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications preferred.
Attention to detail required
Strong customer service skills
Carefully handle fragile and/or rare archival materials
Preparation of materials for scanning which may include creating an inventory, dis-binding materials and packing
Calibrate all components of scanners and computer workstations as needed
Scan a variety of formats including documents, photographs, artwork, etc.
Importing images into editing software; manipulate images as required
Record technical and descriptive metadata
Upload files and associated metadata into content management system for online access
DISCOVERY AND ACCESS SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Requirements and Duties:
Enrolled as a graduate student at one of the Atlanta University Center member institutions
Experience working in library desirable
Basic knowledge of the LC classification system
Basic knowledge of general databases and print resources available in the Woodruff library
Basic to intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong customer service skills
Attention to detail required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with iMACs and software desirable Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Sound judgment to identify and report problems to supervisors and contribute to resolving them.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested applicants should submit a resume to the Human Resources Department at careers@auctr.edumailto:careers@auctr.edu. Please include three professional references.
The Robert W. Woodruff Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about our Library visit us online at www.auctr.eduhttp://www.auctr.edu
Resumes are being accepted through Friday, September 1, 2017.
Marvelyn Thomas, PHR
Human Resources Director
Robert W. Woodruff Library
111 James P. Brawley Drive SW
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 978-2080 - Phone
(404) 978-2076 - fax
mthomas@auctr.edumailto:mthomas@auctr.edu - email