Special Collections & Archives Assistant — Student

CSU; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

CSU Stanislaus is seeking a temporary hourly-intermittent student assistant for the Library. The role involves learning SCUA policies, digitization, data entry, and assisting with preservation projects. Duties include shelving, scanning, and supporting outreach events. Undergraduate or graduate students must meet minimum unit requirements.

Starting Aug 24, 2026, through May 31, 2027, with potential reappointment based on budget and performance. Open until filled.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Academic research experience using databases and applications.
• Service-oriented experience and customer service mindset.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and help others.
• Ability to collaborate with library faculty and staff.
• Maintains good academic standing and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing and preservation tasks in SCUA.
• Photocopy and digitally scan materials for reference queries.
• Shelve materials with special handling requirements.
• Assist with digitization projects and ensure scan integrity.
• Perform data entry and use Microsoft Office (Excel/Word).
• Support outreach tabling activities as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Academic research

Service-oriented

Customer service

Team collaboration

Reliability/punctuality

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate students – 6 Fall/Spring units

Post-baccalaureate grad students – 4 Fall/Spring units

Tools

Excel

Word

Scanner operation

Job description

CSU Stanislaus is seeking a temporary hourly-intermittent student assistant for the Library. The role involves learning SCUA policies, digitization, data entry, and assisting with preservation projects. Duties include shelving, scanning, and supporting outreach events. Undergraduate or graduate students must meet minimum unit requirements.

Starting Aug 24, 2026, through May 31, 2027, with potential reappointment based on budget and performance. Open until filled.