POOL: Public Services Student Assistant - Spencer Research Library
- Employer
- The University of Kansas
- Location
- University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Librarians & Library Services, Research Staff & Technicians, Student Affairs, Student Activities & Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
20% - Paging and shelving materials which requires standing, walking, pushing, stooping, lifting and carrying books and/or boxes of varying weights.
15% - Building projects such as stack maintenance involving standing, walking, pushing, stooping, lifting and carrying books and/or boxes of varying weights.
10% - Cleaning and other housekeeping tasks.
5% - Other duties as assigned such as blog posts, special projects and other tasks. Required Qualifications
- KU student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester. 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 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.)
- Ability to self-motivate and work independently or with others following written and verbal instructions.
- Must be reliable and able to maintain a weekly schedule.
- Great attention to detail and accuracy.
- Must be able to work at least 2 hours at a time.
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs, with or without accomodation.
- Previous library experience and/or familiarity with KU Libraries.
- Knowledge of microfilm and reproduction equipment.
- Experience with rare books, manuscripts and/or archival material.
- Experience working in customer service.
- Online Application
- Cover Letter addressing how the required and preferred qualifications are met
- Resume
- Contact information for three (3) professional references
To ensure consideration, please apply before the application review date of 08/19/2024. A review of applications will continue until positions have been filled.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Minimum of 10 hours per week. Work hours are between 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday thru Friday. Students must be available to work Saturdays (9 AM - 1 PM) on a rotating schedule during the fall and spring semesters (approximately 3 - 4 Saturdays per semester). The library is open during university breaks.
Anticipated start date is September 2, 2024.Contact Information to ApplicantsTiffany McIntosh
tiffanyranae@ku.edu
785-864-5482Advertised Salary Range$11.00 per hourWork ScheduleUp to 20 hours per week; work hours are between 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday thru Friday. Students must be available to work Saturdays (9 AM - 1 PM) on a rotating schedule during the fall and spring semesters (approximately 3 - 4 Saturdays per semester). The library is open during university breaks.Anticipated Start DateMonday September 2, 2024Apply to Job
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