Library Archives Assistant
Library Archives Assistant
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26-05-2025
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Job Description
JOB TITLE:
Library Archives Assistant
DEPARTMENT AND LOCATION OF JOB:
Library Broussard Family Library and Learning Commons BL 201 FVCC Kalispell Campus
ELIGIBILITY:
Students must be Work Study Eligible (as determined by Financial Aid)
START DATE:
This position will start Fall Semester 2025
LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:
Academic Calendar Year 2025/2026
PAY RANGE:
$14.00 to $15.00 per hour depending on experience
WORK SCHEDULE:
Flexible schedule Monday through Sunday with varied hours including evenings and weekends depending on student schedule. This position may work up to 19 hours per week.
DRESS CODE:
Casual wear with appropriate coverage
POSITION PURPOSE/ROLE:
Supports the Library operations by providing technical and general assistance with the FVCC Archives
POSITION DUTIES:
Provides general services and technical assistance within the FVCC Archives
Duties may include:
- Assists with organizing processing describing and preserving archival collections
- Ensures the security and proper handling of archival materials
- Assist in the digitization and scanning of materials
- Add metadata about individual items
- Organizes and arranges archival and manuscript material in alphabetical chronological or other appropriate orders
- Performs routine procedures to arrange for preservation of the materials
- Rehousing of archival content
- Creation of digital assets
- Create folder lists using Microsoft Word Excel or other computer programs
- Labeling collections handwritten and typed
- Assist with creating descriptive data for the collection
- Occasionally conduct research relevant to the collection
- Provides general information on Library policies and procedures
- Performs filing and data processing as necessary
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current FVCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester and
- Ability to do mundane and detailed tasks with accuracy and
- Basic computer and internet skills such as typing attaching documents to emails printing etc. including Microsoft Word and Excel and
- Clear legible handwriting and
- Ability to provide quality customer service and interact in a professional manner and ability to positively work with students faculty staff and community partners and
- Ability to work independently with a minimal level of supervision as well as in a team environment and
- Ability to problem-solve and be self-motivated and
- Possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and
- Desire and willingness to learn new software programs and technology skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience working in a library museum or archives
- A strong commitment to historic preservation
- Familiarity with library resources and basic research skills
- Interest in local history or history
STUDENT SKILL DEVELOPMENT:
Communication skills critical thinking effective reasoning planning technology social responsibility
PREDICTED OUTCOME:
Practical competence critical thinking collaboration communicating effectively technological competence
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES:
- Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credits for fall or spring semester to qualify for student employment.
- Students may not work beyond 19 hours per week during semester.
- Student workers shall be actively engaged; no use of cell phones (except in case of emergency) or social media.
- Student workers shall demonstrate a commitment to the job with adherence to work schedule effective communication/interpersonal skills and quality customer service skills to be a representative of FVCC.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCCs policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color religion creed political ideas sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veterans status service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law physical or mental disability national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions including recruitment and hiring practices appraisal systems promotions and training and career development programs as required by federal and state laws.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING APPLICATION:Students who need assistance in applying for current job opportunities may contact Valerie Clement Human Resources Partner Recruitment or .
Student employment offers students a growth opportunity to prepare them for future careers and as ambassadors of Flathead Valley Community College.
Employment Type
Hourly
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