Miami University Hiring for Student Assistant – Special Collections & Archives at Oxford, OH Full Time

Job no: 502784
Department: University Libraries
Location: Oxford, OH
Work type: Student
Categories: Library, Other

Job Title:

Student Assistant – Special Collections & Archives

Salary/Grade:

$11.30 – $12.30 / hr

Hours per week:

10-14

Duration of Appointment:

Academic Year

Job Summary:

Processing library manuscript collections, creating inventories and documents, assisting scholars and patrons, and other tasks between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday-Friday.

Essential Duties:

Responsibilities may include: processing manuscript collections using databases and creating finding aids; creating inventories and documents using Word and Excel; assisting scholars using materials in our Reading Room; assist with patron reference questions; retrieving and shelving books using the Library of Congress call number system; assisting in room setup and tear down for class presentations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Attention to detail; Ability to multi-task; Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheets; Dependability and reliability; Ability to work independently.

EO/AA Statement/Clery Act:Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [email protected] or 513-529-3560. As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at (513) 529-2223.

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

For questions regarding reasonable accommodations for disabilities, or to follow-up with a request, please contact [email protected] or (513) 529-3560.

Advertised: 23 Jan 2024 Eastern Standard Time

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