Student Hourly International Collections
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
50% -Sort and search book donations.
10% -Complete bibliographic searches in the online catalog.
5% - Work at the International Collections service desk.
5% -Create and update documents and files online.
5% -Research topics to support book exhibits; gather design create and post materials for exhibits.
5% -Update or create subject and course guides (LibGuides).
5% -Gather collection statistics.
5% -Update website information.
5% -Assist with special projects as needed.
5% - Additional duties as assigned.
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 to 20 hours per week between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday-Friday
Contact Information to Applicants
Milton Machuca-Gálvez
Position Overview
Join the International Collections team at Watson Library where we join forces with KUs language departments and area studies programs. Together we curate an awe-inspiring collection of materials from every corner of the globe fueling the passion for research and learning at KU.
Be part of our dynamic Spanish Portuguese Latin American & Caribbean Studies unit! We are on the hunt for passionate individuals to fill one or more positions to assist with duties related to departmental projects (research guides process book donations research assistance). Seize the opportunity now!
Additional Candidate Instruction
This position is available this Summer 2026 (i.e. Mid-May to Mid-August). Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. International students advanced Spanish or Portuguese students or first-language Spanish or Portuguese speakers are encouraged to apply.
For full consideration applicants are required to attach a cover letter and resume to this online application.
To ensure consideration apply before the application review starts on Thursday 4/16/2026. A review of applications will continue and is ongoing until a pool of qualified candidates is identified.
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.
10% -Complete bibliographic searches in the online catalog.
5% - Work at the International Collections service desk.
5% -Create and update documents and files online.
5% -Research topics to support book exhibits; gather design create and post materials for exhibits.
5% -Update or create subject and course guides (LibGuides).
5% -Gather collection statistics.
5% -Update website information.
5% -Assist with special projects as needed.
5% - Additional duties as assigned.
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 to 20 hours per week between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday-Friday
Contact Information to Applicants
Milton Machuca-Gálvez
1. Experience in speaking writing and reading English as demonstrated in application materials.
in speaking writing and reading Spanish and/or Portuguese as demonstrated in application materials.
with Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint as demonstrated in the application materials.
in speaking writing and reading Spanish and/or Portuguese as demonstrated in application materials.
with Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint as demonstrated in the application materials.
1. Demonstrated ability to learn new web applications as evidenced by application materials.
service experience as evidenced by application materials.
design experience as evidenced by application materials.
experience as evidenced by application materials.
skills as evidenced by application materials.
6. Demonstrated reliability and punctuality (e.g. consistent attendance meeting deadlines) as evidenced by application materials.
requiring attention to detail witha high degree of accuracy as evidenced by application materials.
service experience as evidenced by application materials.
design experience as evidenced by application materials.
experience as evidenced by application materials.
skills as evidenced by application materials.
6. Demonstrated reliability and punctuality (e.g. consistent attendance meeting deadlines) as evidenced by application materials.
requiring attention to detail witha high degree of accuracy as evidenced by application materials.
Position Overview
Join the International Collections team at Watson Library where we join forces with KUs language departments and area studies programs. Together we curate an awe-inspiring collection of materials from every corner of the globe fueling the passion for research and learning at KU.
Be part of our dynamic Spanish Portuguese Latin American & Caribbean Studies unit! We are on the hunt for passionate individuals to fill one or more positions to assist with duties related to departmental projects (research guides process book donations research assistance). Seize the opportunity now!
Additional Candidate Instruction
This position is available this Summer 2026 (i.e. Mid-May to Mid-August). Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. International students advanced Spanish or Portuguese students or first-language Spanish or Portuguese speakers are encouraged to apply.
For full consideration applicants are required to attach a cover letter and resume to this online application.
To ensure consideration apply before the application review starts on Thursday 4/16/2026. A review of applications will continue and is ongoing until a pool of qualified candidates is identified.
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.
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
