FWS Fall 2025, Library Administration Oral History Indexing Assistant

Job Title
FWS Fall 2025, Library Administration Oral History Indexing Assistant


Requisition Number
DU13803


Department Name
1B531:Federal Work Study


Work Location
M.I. King Library Lexington, KY 40506


Salary Range
$13.00


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

Currently enrolled at the University of Kentucky.



Required Related Experience

N/A



Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A



Physical Requirements

N/A



Shift

Weekdays between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.





Job Summary

• Indexing interviews using the OHMS system in accordance with the Nunn Center’s standards and style guides.
• Conducting general research pertaining to interview contents in order to ensure the accuracy and spellings of mentioned names and entities, adding outside research and archival materials to oral history interviews, as well as participating in the research process, production, and implementation of Nunn Center outreach initiatives including social media, podcasts, radio programs, or other special projects and initiatives.
• Describing interviews/collections.
• Data entry.
• Participating in the archival collection inventory process.
• Digitization, editing, and preservation of audio and video.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Student must have strong writing skills. Must also have attention for details, editing skills, and the ability to follow department procedures and policies. Must be able to work without close supervision. Must be able to work with materials in different formats. Student must maintain a regular work schedule.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

N/A



Deadline to Apply
12/19/2025


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