Special Collections and Archives Library Student Assistant

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 16,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond invites applications for a Library Student Assistant in Special Collections and Archives. You will support processing, metadata work, digitization, and public service tasks with supervision. Responsibilities include handling manuscripts, organizing materials, creating metadata, and assisting visitors.

The role requires independence, attention to detail, and confidentiality. Typical schedule is up to 20 hours per week, with shifts between 9 a.m.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail oriented with ability to follow instructions and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Processing of manuscripts, university records and photograph collections.
• Organizing, preserving, and describing materials according to established archival practices.
• Conducting research to write descriptive metadata.
• Digitizing, indexing, and abstracting oral history interviews.
• Metadata creation, optimization, and normalization.
• Working in WMS to optimize records in the book collection.
• Assisting patrons, if required, via incoming phone calls or in person.
• Remediating mold on selected items.
• Paging and shelving materials and shifting books or boxes.
• Uploading content to digital collections website and creating online exhibits.
• Occasionally assisting with department events i.e., Friends of the Library.
• Curating materials for our social media.

Education

Must be enrolled at EKU

Job description

Title: Special Collections and Archives Library Student Assistant

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 33R000 - Libraries

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: Up to 20 hours per week

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8.00 per hour

Contact Person: Cherrelle Harris

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Student Assistants in Special Collections and Archives are expected to be able to work independently with little supervision. They must be detail oriented, able to follow instructions, and maintain confidentiality. A work schedule is typically ten hours a week between 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please include a cover letter explaining why you would like to work in Special Collections & Archives.

• Processing of manuscripts, university records and photograph collections.
• Organizing, preserving, and describing materials according to established archival practices.
• Conducting research to write descriptive metadata.
• Digitizing, indexing, and abstracting oral history interviews.
• Metadata creation, optimization, and normalization
• Working in WMS to optimize records in the book collection.
• Assisting patrons, if required, via incoming phone calls or in person.
• Doing to research to find sources, scanning and/or making photocopies.
• Solving technical problems and creating workflows for digitization processes.
• Uploading content to digital collections website and creating online exhibits
• Occasionally assisting with department events i.e., Friends of the Library
• Curating materials for our social media.
• Remediating mold on selected items.
• Paging and shelving materials and shifting books or boxes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Advertised: 17 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 17 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time