Federal Work Study Preservation & Conservation Graduate Assistant

Job Description
ECU Department of Preservation & Conservation unit in ECU Joyner library is currently seeking a Federal Work Study graduate student worker for Fall & Spring semesters 2026/27. The successful candidate will assist with the preservation conservation repair and stabilization of materials from Joyner Librarys Special Collections which would include books manuscripts diaries documents scrapbooks photos maps and other items. The Preservation & Conservation lab is open Monday through Friday 9 am to 6 pm. No evenings or weekends are required. The graduate student assistant will learn treatment procedures for the conservation preservation and repair of library collection materials. Duties may include repairing and constructing supports for exhibiting rare or special collection materials creating treatment documentation or reports and environmental monitoring. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Requirements: Superior manual dexterity and patience. Must possess the ability to follow detailed instructions effectively communicate verbally and in writing and accurately record information in treatment records using MS Word or Excel. This position may involve working with hazardous chemicals regularly so closed toe shoes and long pants are mandatory. Graduate student must have a Federal Work Study award and be enrolled in class(es) at ECU for Fall & Spring 2026/27. For the safety of the applicant staff materials preserved and the tools and equipment utilized all applicants must pass a dexterity assessment. Once hired the successful candidate must also pass a 20-question multiple choice safety test required by ECU Environmental Health & Safety.