SCRC Research Room Assistant

Job Title
SCRC Research Room Assistant


Requisition Number
DU13715


Department Name
88000:LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$13.00-$15.00


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

Must be currently enrolled at UK



Required Related Experience

Customer service experience



Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A



Physical Requirements

Ability to push and/or life objects up to 40 pounds



Shift

Availability between 9am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday



Job Summary

This position is with the Special Collections Research Center located in the Margaret I. King Library Building. The student assistant will serve with Research Services:
1. Retrieve and return materials from storage areas following all tracking procedures and security protocols;
2. Handling of rare and special materials;
3. Assist with scanning orders and digitization requests by scanning and file delivery;
4. Data entry, MS Word and Excel tasks, and additional clerical duties;
and 5. Assisting SCRC staff with other tasks and special projects as assigned.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

English language proficiency, Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, reliability, punctuality, strong work ethic, strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to work independently and within a team, ability to handle fragile, rare, and special material objects with care and respect for the intrinsic value of archival materials.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Library experience, database experience, bachelor’s degree



Deadline to Apply
09/30/2025


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