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Federal Work Study (On-Campus) - History Collections Graduate Assistant

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East Carolina University
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Greenville, NC

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Federal Work Study (On-Campus) - History Collections Graduate Assistant Position Details

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Advertising DepartmentLAUPUS LIBRARYAcademic Term/YearFall - 2019Position TitleFederal Work Study (On-Campus) - History Collections Graduate AssistantPosting Number02024Position Number02024Student Job CategoryStudent - Federal Work Study On-CampusNumber of Vacancies1Job Description

ECU Laupus Library is currently seeking a History Collections Graduate Assistant to engage in a variety of activities in support of the History Collections at Laupus Health Sciences Library. The Assistant will work most closely with the Archivist but will also interact professionally with employees throughout the library. This employee will work with published materials and with unique manuscript materials. The Archivist will supervise and set priorities for this Assistant.

Specific Duties
•Proofread oral history transcripts.
•Digitize Deeds of Gift.
•Copy newspapers for preservation purposes.
•Contribute to historical notes and descriptions for archival collections.
•Create a filing system for exhibit materials.
•Reorganize and re-shelve the oversized books and yearbooks.
•Create a spreadsheet of books needing repairs.
•Assist the Archivist, Collections Manager, and History Collections Librarians as needed.
•Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)

-The candidate must be enrolled in a graduate program for the Fall 2019 semester.
-Good written and oral communications skills are required.
-Detailed oriented and good organizational skills are required.
-Prior experience with or study of archives, history, museum studies, library and/or information science is preferred.
-Experience with inventories, metadata, or digitization is desirable.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please upload your Resume, Letter of Interest, and Federal Work Study Authorization Form online and email them to Layne Carpenter: carpenterl15@ecu.edu.

To be ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORK STUDY POSITIONS, students MUST QUALIFY and RECEIVE an AWARD from the ECU Financial Aid Office (Old Cafeteria Complex, 252-328-6610.)

Quick Link for Direct Accesshttp://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/30520Open Date08/14/2019Close Date09/30/2019Open Until FilledNoSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents
    1. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
    2. Cover Letter
    3. Federal Work Study Hiring Authorization
    Optional Documents

      Organization

      ECU offers a challenging academic environment and an energetic campus life. We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. One of the perks of working at ECU is that you can take up to 9 credit hours of classes per year at no cost to you. There is also a textbook loan program in place available to permanent ECU staff and faculty, or their eligible dependent children or spouse. ECU also offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, and generous leave time.

      Scholarship. Discovery. Service. Leadership.

      Here, those values are more than just buzzwords. They indicate the wealth of opportunity that ECU students experience while engaging in the rigorous pursuit of knowledge. They define the many ways in which students innovate and forge new paths. They encompass the life lessons our students learn while serving others and improving communities. They emphasize the encouragement our students receive to stand up and lead the way into a brighter tomorrow. http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/admissions/whyecu.cfm

      To be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation, East Carolina University:

      • Uses innovative learning strategies and delivery methods to maximize access;
      • Prepares students with the knowledge, skills and values to succeed in a global, multicultural society;
      • Develops tomorrow's leaders to serve and inspire positive change;
      • Discovers new knowledge and innovations to support a thriving future for eastern North Carolina and beyond;
      • Transforms health care, promotes wellness, and reduces health disparities; and
      • Improves quality of life through cultural enrichment, academics, the arts, and athletics.

      http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/chancellor/mission-and-vision.cfm

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