Milner Library Metadata Graduate Student Assistant
Milner Library Metadata Graduate Student Assistant
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Milner Library Metadata Graduate Student Assistant
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal Illinois
Title: Milner Library Metadata Graduate Student Assistant
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Milner Library
Job Summary
The Milner Library metadata unit is looking for two graduate students to assist with a University Research Grant studying the strengths and weaknesses of AI-generated abstracts. This position will evaluate abstracts generated by several large language models (LLMs) for scholarly materials in a variety of disciplines.
This is a temporary part-time position (approximately 6-10 hours a week for a total of 60 hours) starting in mid-August and ending by October 17.
Job Description:
Review abstracts and evaluate their quality in terms of completeness relevance accuracy and clarity.
Monitor abstracts for potential issues such as bias hallucination and appropriate use of technical terminology.
Use a standardized rubric to score abstracts according to defined criteria.
Provide qualitative feedback on the quality and characteristics of abstracts.
Additional Information
Student employees are eligible to participate in the Universitys 403(b) Plan. More information can be foundhere.
Pay Rate
$20/hour
Required Qualifications
Familiarity with the style norms and common organizational structures of scholarly writing.
Ability to skim documents and draw conclusions about the suitability of abstracts summarizing them.
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to follow written technical and oral instructions and procedures.
Strong attention to detail.
Work independently under general supervision.
Willingness to ask questions for clarification and communicate with supervisor and co-workers.
Maintain a stable work schedule (no weekends or evenings).
Preferred Qualifications
Research interests coursework or advanced knowledge in one of the subject areas being studied (biology chemistry mathematics psychology sociology political science history or literature) is a plus.
Work Hours
Between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday-Friday.
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without reasonable accommodations:
- Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
Proposed Starting Date
Mid-August 2025
Required Applicant Documents
Resume Cover Letter & Work Availability
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply
Contact Information for Applicants
Tracy Berner
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
In addition all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986 Public Law 99-603 requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.
Illinois State University as your employer is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages withholding and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.
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Department
Milner LibraryThe Milner Library metadata unit is looking for two graduate students to assist with a University Research Grant studying the strengths and weaknesses of AI-generated abstracts. This is a temporary part-time position (approximately 6-10 hours a week for a total of 60 hours) starting in mid-August and ending by October 17.
Current Opportunities
Department
Milner LibraryThe Milner Library metadata unit is looking for two graduate students to assist with a University Research Grant studying the strengths and weaknesses of AI-generated abstracts. This is a temporary part-time position (approximately 6-10 hours a week for a total of 60 hours) starting in mid-August and ending by October 17.
Employment Type
Student
