Library Special Collections & University Archives Assistant

Opt For Healthy Living; Turlock, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

CSU Stanislaus seeks a Library Special Collections & University Archives Assistant, a temporary hourly student position in the Stanislaus State Library in Turlock. The role supports SCUA operations, processing, digitization, and patron assistance.

Key duties include shelving, data entry in Excel/Word, scanning, and occasional outreach; ideal for students pursuing library science or archival studies who communicate well and work reliably in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six Fall/Spring units.
• Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four Fall/Spring units.

Responsibilities

• Learn SCUA policies and communicate SCUA services to patrons.
• Photocopy and digitally scan materials for reference queries.
• Shelve materials requiring special handling.
• Follow SCUA policies and procedures to assist with collection processing, access, and preservation tasks.
• Perform data entry and use of Microsoft Office (Excel/Word).
• Assist with digitization projects and ensure scan integrity.

Skills

Critical thinking

Research experience

Service-oriented

Team collaboration

Reliability & punctuality

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate student

Post-baccalaureate student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Library Special Collections & University Archives Assistant

Job no: 560933 Work type: Student Assistant Location: Stanislaus - Turlock Categories: Temporary, Time Varies, Library, Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants

• Position Summary

  Temporary hourly-intermittent student assistant position available in the Library.

• Start Date

  Position available on or after August 24, 2026 and ending on or before May 31, 2027. Possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance.

• Job Description/Duties

  • Interest in learning about Special Collections & University Archives (SCUA) policies and procedures, and the ability to communicate SCUA services to patrons.
  • Photocopy and digitally scan materials for reference queries as needed.
  • Shelve materials requiring special handling.
  • Follow SCUA policies and procedures to assist with collection processing, access, and preservation tasks.
  • Perform individual projects that can include data entry and use of Microsoft Office software such as Excel and Word.
  • Assist with digitization projects, including operating scanners, careful handling of original materials, and checking integrity of digital scans.
  • Some outreach tabling activities may be requested on occasion.

  Other duties as assigned.

• Qualifications

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrates critical thinking skills and ability to problem-solve.
  • Demonstrates academic research experience using a variety of databases and applications.
  • Demonstrates service-oriented experience.
  • Demonstrates the desire to help others in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Demonstrates the ability to collaborate with library faculty and staff.
  • Demonstrates good academic standing
  • Previous work experience demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.

  Required Qualifications

  • Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.
  • Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.
  • Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.

• Salary Range

  $17.90 per hour.

• Application Deadline

  OPEN UNTIL FILLED

• Additional Information

  Clery Act Disclosure

  Pursuant to theJeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act,the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing athttps://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

  Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at [phone]. California Relay Service is available at [phone] voice and [phone] TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at:Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form.

  CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

• The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.

  Exceptions to minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University

  INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Advertised: Aug 18 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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