What are the responsibilities and job description for the Archives - Student Worker position at ASBURY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY?
Job Details
Job Location: Kentucky Campus - Wilmore, KY
Position Type: Student
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
Position Title: Student Worker Archives
Department: LITS
Reports to: Archivist
Pay Rate: $11.00 per hour
Hours: 10-20 hours per week
Application Deadline: Open until filled
*Must be a current student at ATS to apply.
Position Summary:
Support the Archivist in providing the general patron services of thedepartment and, in the processing of archival materials. Emphasis on the Kentucky Conference of the United Methodist Church collection.
Essential Functions:
- Assist the Archivist in researching requests from patrons.
- Assist the Archivist in the processing and arrangement of incomingmanuscript collections, books, periodicals, and media.
- Assist in Archives maintenance (e.g., re-shelving library materials; shelf-reading; shifting; weeding).
Other Responsibilities:
- Special projects (e.g. scanning photographs, basic entry level cataloging,preparing materials for off-site storage)
- Perform other duties as needed or requested by the Archivist
Minimum Qualifications:
- Previous experience and specialized knowledge of Archival researchmethods preferred.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
- Good organizational skills, conscientious and attentive to details.
- Some lifting involved.
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