Part-Time Special Collections Stacks Assistant

University of Virginia; University of Virginia (VA); On-site; USD 18,991 - 27,048; Part time

Job summary

The University of Virginia Physicians Group is seeking a Student Assistant for the Stacks and Reference Desk. This role involves specialized office support including customer service, data entry, and material retrieval for researchers.

Key responsibilities include organizing library materials, researching, and assisting with interlibrary loans. Compensation is $16.71 per hour, with approximately 10 hours of work each week including some rotating weekend and evening shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 40 pounds; movement between library floors may be physically demanding.
• Must handle unique, historical and fragile books and manuscripts with care.
• High level of independence and sharp focus required.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve books and materials from closed stacks for researchers.
• Re-shelve and organize library materials according to protocols.
• Scan documents to meet researcher needs.
• Assist with interlibrary loan requests.
• Conduct basic research tasks using library systems.
• Participate in other library projects as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Current UVA student

Job description

The University of Virginia Physicians Group is seeking a Student Assistant for the Stacks and Reference Desk. This role involves specialized office support including customer service, data entry, and material retrieval for researchers.

Key responsibilities include organizing library materials, researching, and assisting with interlibrary loans. Compensation is $16.71 per hour, with approximately 10 hours of work each week including some rotating weekend and evening shifts.