Special Collections-SW

Number of Openings: 2

Purpose / Objective of the Role:

This position is in the OWU Special Collections area of the library. We collect and preserve objects and documents related to the history of the University and student life on campus as well as manage collections of rare books manuscripts and artifacts. This is a great opportunity for those interested in research as well as career paths in libraries archives history and special collections. This will be for the academic year starting as soon as possible. You will need to be able to schedule your 4-6 hours of work so they fit within the timeframe of Monday-Friday 9 am - 5 pm.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include assistance in these core areas: collection arrangement and description digital collections item preservation outreach and historical research.

Job Duties (you will receive training): collection inventory projects; creating and maintaining historical subject files; handling rare materials; digitization; University and alumni research; storage and maintenance of special collections.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Attentive to detail.
• Ability to work independently
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Interest or experience in at least one of the following: library work historical research or preservation.
• Familiarity with library-related applications such as an online library catalog.
• Some knowledge of library-related organizational systems.

Potential Future Career Benefit:

Student workers in the Libraries Special Collections gain skills in research and library work as well as skills specific to working with historical and rare materials while serving the public. The successful student worker will gain skills in several of these areas: digitization reference and research library arrangement and description outreach and communication display design preservation techniques and customer service.

NOTE:

• Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States

Application Instructions:

Complete the ADP application by selecting Apply button and answer all questions.

Supervisor: Stacy Chaney-Blankenship

Commitment: 4-6 hours per week minimum wage

Term: Full Academic Year: Fall & Spring temporary part-time position