Library Assistant

60%: Enter data and scan records proof data and scans.
20%: Inventory manually move sort and organize current collections including but limited to wireline logs scout cards completion reports geologist reports and DTS.
10%: Recycle or integrate donations into permanent collection at supervisors discretion.
5%: Provide assistance to the public and internal staff.
5%: Perform other duties as assigned.
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Work Schedule
8-5 M-F

Contact Information to Applicants
Annette Delaney

1. High school diploma or GED and minimum of one year library or related experience.
2. Experience with organizing categorizing and shelving records as evidenced by application material.
3. Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel Adobe Outlook and Teams as evidenced by application material.

1. Coursework experience or demonstrated interest in geology geography or related earth science disciplines as evidenced by application material.
2. Proficient in research skills including database searching and web-based research as required by previous coursework or work history.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of or previous work experience with records filed by legal land description (section township range) as evidenced by application material.
4. Experience scanning documents books or other records as evidenced by application material.
5. Experience with data entry as evidenced by application material.

Position Overview
The Kansas Geological Survey is currently hiring a Library Assistant. The Library Assistant will sort through the collections inventory enter data scan records as well as recycle and integrate into permanent collections as needed. This position is based in a public library setting and supports the preservation and accessibility of state geological records. Responsibilities include archival processing data entry scanning documents and providing assistance to Public or internal staff. Work hours must be completed on-site between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Flexible scheduling within these hours is available and the start date may be adjusted to accommodate the selected candidates availability.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. at the time of this appointment. Funding for this position cannot support sponsorship.

Additional Candidate Instruction
Complete the University of Kansas online application and upload the required material:

1. Cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications and position requirements.
2. Resume.
3. Contact information for two or three professional references (email address phone number and relation to reference).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application review begins Friday 9/4/2026 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.

1. Ability to push rolling bookcases in confined area climb step ladders and lift 15-20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
2. Ability to work in storage areas capable of working with old documents which may be dusty musty or moldy with or without reasonable accommodation.