International Collectionsâ¯Student Library Assistant
International Collectionsâ¯Student Library Assistant
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27-05-2025
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Job Description
20% - Produce and update online research guides (LibGuides) to REEE resources that are accessible to KU and non-KU patrons including K-12 teachers in Kansas and the surrounding region
20% - Staff the International Collections service desk
20% - Search the library catalog for books in English and Slavic languages
10% - Create bibliographies of lists of books in English and Slavic languages
5% - Provide editorial support for the journal Slavic and East European Information Resources
5% - Assist in receiving new materials in Slavic languages
5% - Help with book exhibits
5%- Fact check sources and citations
5%- Compile collection statistics and other collection assessment projects
5% - Enter data into the library acquisitions and/or cataloging databases
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
10-20 hours per week.
Contact Information to Applicants
For questions about the position please contact Jon Giullian via email:
Position Overview
Assist the librarians for Slavic and Eurasian studies in acquiring receiving cataloging assessing and promoting the Slavic & Eurasian Collection which consists of materials in English Slavic East European and other languages.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Complete applications will consist of:
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
20% - Staff the International Collections service desk
20% - Search the library catalog for books in English and Slavic languages
10% - Create bibliographies of lists of books in English and Slavic languages
5% - Provide editorial support for the journal Slavic and East European Information Resources
5% - Assist in receiving new materials in Slavic languages
5% - Help with book exhibits
5%- Fact check sources and citations
5%- Compile collection statistics and other collection assessment projects
5% - Enter data into the library acquisitions and/or cataloging databases
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
10-20 hours per week.
Contact Information to Applicants
For questions about the position please contact Jon Giullian via email:
- Advanced proficiency in English language as evidenced in application materials.
- Advanced proficiency in a Slavic language as evidenced in application materials.
- Familiarity with KU Libraries collections and services as evidenced in application materials.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Familiarity with online content management systems as evidenced in application materials.
- Editing skills as evidenced in application materials.
- Familiarity with citations styles as evidenced in application materials.
- Demonstrated ability to use library online catalog and electronic databases as evidenced in application materials.
- Strong communication skills as evidenced in application materials.
- Working knowledge of a second Slavic language as evidenced in application materials.
Position Overview
Assist the librarians for Slavic and Eurasian studies in acquiring receiving cataloging assessing and promoting the Slavic & Eurasian Collection which consists of materials in English Slavic East European and other languages.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Complete applications will consist of:
- Resume and cover letter addressing how the required and preferred qualifications are met
- Names and contact information for three references.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
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