SCRC Research Room Assistant

Job Title
SCRC Research Room Assistant

Requisition Number
DU14357

Department Name
88000:LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$13.00

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
02/25/2026

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