Curatorial Aide for Archives & Special Collections

High Point University; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 9,100 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

High Point University’s Library seeks a detail-oriented Archives & Special Collections Student Assistant to support day-to-day operations, including processing materials, digitization, and outreach. Work blocks of 2–4 hours, up to 20 hours per week. Duties include organizing, shelving, preservation, and assisting with classes and exhibits.

Dependability and meticulous work are essential. Preference given to students in history, libraries, or related fields; training provided in archival methods

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently and follow detailed instructions.
• Strong reliability, organization, and attention to detail.
• Minimum 2.0 GPA.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing and organizing archival materials.
• Assist with digitization projects.
• Assist with inventories, shelf reading, and collection management.
• Retrieve and return materials from Archives & Special Collections storage areas.
• Handle rare books and archival materials per procedures.
• Prepare materials for classes, exhibits, outreach.
• Preservation and collection-care tasks.
• Maintain clean, orderly, secure spaces.
• Perform other Archives & Special Collections duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

GPA 2.0

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Scanners

Digital files

Job description

High Point University’s Library seeks a detail-oriented Archives & Special Collections Student Assistant to support day-to-day operations, including processing materials, digitization, and outreach. Work blocks of 2–4 hours, up to 20 hours per week. Duties include organizing, shelving, preservation, and assisting with classes and exhibits.

Dependability and meticulous work are essential. Preference given to students in history, libraries, or related fields; training provided in archival methods