Hands-On Library Preservation Assistant

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Virginia Library seeks a student assistant in Preservation Services to support circulating materials and gain hands-on experience with specialized tools in a fast-paced research environment.

The role requires an undergraduate UVA student with Federal Work Study eligibility, working 10 hours weekly at $16.71 per hour at the Shannon Library-Preservation Department in Charlottesville, VA. Start Aug 25, 2026; End May 14, 2027.

Qualifications

• Education: Current UVA undergraduate student; Federal Work Study eligibility required.
• Experience: None
• Licensure: None

Responsibilities

• Circulate materials to and from Preservation department, tracking using the collections database.
• Label call numbers and duplicate barcodes; measure materials for special enclosures.
• Assemble enclosures (pamphlets, tux boxes and phase boxes) and use specialized tools with accuracy.
• Learn and use Preservation Services tools and equipment; perform precise hands-on tasks.

Skills

Hands-on work

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Current UVA undergraduate student

Federal Work Study eligibility required

Job description

University of Virginia Library seeks a student assistant in Preservation Services to support circulating materials and gain hands-on experience with specialized tools in a fast-paced research environment.

The role requires an undergraduate UVA student with Federal Work Study eligibility, working 10 hours weekly at $16.71 per hour at the Shannon Library-Preservation Department in Charlottesville, VA. Start Aug 25, 2026; End May 14, 2027.