Geoscience Archives & Data Clerk

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking a Library Assistant for the Kansas Geological Survey. The role handles data entry, scanning records, inventorying current collections, and preparing materials for permanent archival use. Work is on-site in a public library setting with standard daytime hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday).

You'll assist Public or internal staff and support preservation and accessibility of state geological records, with flexible scheduling within those hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and minimum of one year library or related experience.
• Experience organizing, categorizing, and shelving records as evidenced by application material.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook, and Teams as evidenced by application material.

Responsibilities

• Enter data and scan records; proof data and scans.
• Inventory, move, sort, and organize collections including logs and reports.
• Recycle or integrate donations into permanent collection as directed.
• Provide assistance to the public and internal staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Public/staff assistance

Archival processing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe

Outlook

Teams

Job description

The University of Kansas is seeking a Library Assistant for the Kansas Geological Survey. The role handles data entry, scanning records, inventorying current collections, and preparing materials for permanent archival use. Work is on-site in a public library setting with standard daytime hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday).

You'll assist Public or internal staff and support preservation and accessibility of state geological records, with flexible scheduling within those hours.