Rare Books Stacks Assistant (Student)

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UT Saver voluntary retirement programs

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a student employee to assist with rare materials handling, scanning, pulling, and re-shelving for researchers on UT's Main Campus in Austin, TX. You will support stacks staff in various projects and shifts run Monday through Friday, 9am–5pm.

Requirements include enrollment in at least 6 UT Austin credits for Fall 2025, ability to climb stairs, and ability to lift/move up to 15 lbs. Spanish or Portuguese language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be a UT Austin student enrolled in at least 6 credits for Fall 2025.
• Ability to climb stairs, as rare books stacks are accessed by narrow staircases.
• Ability to lift/move up to 15 lbs.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Scanning, pulling, re-shelving, and handling rare materials for researchers.
• Various stacks projects.
• Assisting the stacks manager as needed.

Skills

Stair climbing

Spanish/Portuguese

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a student employee to assist with rare materials handling, scanning, pulling, and re-shelving for researchers on UT's Main Campus in Austin, TX. You will support stacks staff in various projects and shifts run Monday through Friday, 9am–5pm.

Requirements include enrollment in at least 6 UT Austin credits for Fall 2025, ability to climb stairs, and ability to lift/move up to 15 lbs. Spanish or Portuguese language skills are a plus.