Collection Appraisal Intern — Library & Archives Curation

University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin offers a Sr. Student Associate, Collection Appraisal Intern position.

The intern assists with reappraisal, weeding, and maintenance of the library collection and participates in identifying collections that no longer fit the Center’s collecting scope. The role requires UT Austin student status, detail orientation, strong communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• UT Austin student status and enrolled in at least six semester credit hours.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reappraisal, weeding and maintenance of the library collection; participate in identifying collections, series, or items held in the library collections that no longer fit the collecting scope of the Briscoe Center.
• Search library-related databases and catalogues.
• Engage in stacks maintenance, shifting books in the library stacks. Prepare weeded materials for disposition.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Regular attendance

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

Bachelor’s degree or current major in social sciences or humanities

Job description

The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin offers a Sr. Student Associate, Collection Appraisal Intern position.

The intern assists with reappraisal, weeding, and maintenance of the library collection and participates in identifying collections that no longer fit the Center’s collecting scope. The role requires UT Austin student status, detail orientation, strong communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.