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Student Assistant, Heavy Metals in Bookbinding Project
Job Location:
Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
22 August 2026 (25 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
55% - Record bookbinding attributes scientific data and colorimetry readings in a custom database. Prepare reports from the recorded data.
20% - Measure books for boxes and creating custom housings.
10% - Manage shelving and workflows.
10% - Digital imaging of bookbindings.
5% - Complete other duties as required including writing blog posts and participating in public-facing events about the project.
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
12-15 hours/weekly. Must work between 9 AM and 4:30 PM in at least 2-hr shifts.
Contact Information to Applicants
Whitney Baker
Position Overview
Staff in Conservation Services KU Libraries are working on a project to identify heavy metals in 19th-century bookbindings using analytical techniques. We seek a KU student to help us with the work. This position would be ideal for an advanced undergraduate or graduate student interested in cultural heritage conservation libraries collection management materials science and/or chemistry. The student assistant will learn about 19th century bookbinding attributes library catalog searching digital imaging color measuring (colorimetry) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) testing.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
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).
Must work 12-15 hours/week between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM M-F in at least 2-hour shifts.
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.
20% - Measure books for boxes and creating custom housings.
10% - Manage shelving and workflows.
10% - Digital imaging of bookbindings.
5% - Complete other duties as required including writing blog posts and participating in public-facing events about the project.
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
12-15 hours/weekly. Must work between 9 AM and 4:30 PM in at least 2-hr shifts.
Contact Information to Applicants
Whitney Baker
- Work experience which required excellent organizational skills accuracy and attention to detail as evidenced by application materials.
- Excellent communication skills as evidencedby application materials.
- Experience in Microsoft Office Applications (Word Excel Outlook etc.) as evidenced by application materials.
- Ability to work 12-15 hours/week between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM M-F in at least 2-hour shifts as evidenced by application materials.
- Previous experience working with databases and data entry as evidenced by application materials.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex tasks with little direct supervision as evidenced by application materials.
- Previous experience with historic or archival research or working or volunteering in a library archives or museum as evidenced by application materials.
Position Overview
Staff in Conservation Services KU Libraries are working on a project to identify heavy metals in 19th-century bookbindings using analytical techniques. We seek a KU student to help us with the work. This position would be ideal for an advanced undergraduate or graduate student interested in cultural heritage conservation libraries collection management materials science and/or chemistry. The student assistant will learn about 19th century bookbinding attributes library catalog searching digital imaging color measuring (colorimetry) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) testing.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- Cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met and confirming availability to work during the proposed time period. Please explain how your interests might overlap with this positions duties.
- Current resume
- Schedule of time available to work between the hours of 9:00 AM 4:30 PM Monday through Friday
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).
Must work 12-15 hours/week between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM M-F in at least 2-hour shifts.
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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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.
