Kentucky Room Student Intern - The Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies

Job Title
Kentucky Room Student Intern - The Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies


Requisition Number
DU14033


Department Name
8E006:African American Studies & Res


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$16.50/hour


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

Current UK Undergraduate



Required Related Experience

N/A



Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A



Physical Requirements

· View computer monitor and read/comprehend alphabetical and numerical sequences on library materials.

· Efficiently operate and manipulate office equipment such as keyboard, mouse, printer, and copier equipment.

· Transport, place, and remove books from any shelf of a 90” high shelving unit.

· Climb a step stool or alternate method to secure books and other library materials.

· Perform essential functions which require transporting materials weighing up to 40 lbs., and standing for periods of 2-3 hours

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



Shift

To be determined between student intern and library supervisor.



Job Summary

The Intern will work with archival materials in the Kentucky Room related to Black Studies.
The Intern must agree to a criminal background check and attend the library’s new employee orientation. Interns must follow the library’s dress code and behave professionally while working. The Intern’s work schedule can be flexible during the library’s hours of operation from 9:30 am to 7 pm, but the schedule must be arranged with the library. The Intern must follow the schedule they commit to and must arrange non-emergency changes at least one week before.
During the internship, the student will:
· Receive an overview of general archival practices from a Kentucky Room Librarian.
· Complete a sample 100-question list used in all desk training for Kentucky Room resources.
Possible Projects:
· Receive at least one digitization project for the library’s collection.
· Scan and edit images.
· Enter metadata into digitization software .
· Contribute to walking tours/develop public resources .
· Develop a finding aid following the procedure for the digital collection .
· Work on describing uncatalogued collections, depending on time, and staffing.
· Work tracking down articles and resources sent to the Lexington Public Library email reference service at the direction of a librarian.
The student intern will write a two-page reflection paper on what they have learned during the internship and submit it to the Faculty Supervisor during the final week of classes.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Basic computing. Organizing information. Black Studies/History background a plus.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

N/A



Deadline to Apply
11/05/2025


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.