Special Collections Public Services Aide - Research Access

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Attend sporting events for free

Childcare discounts

Wellness membership

Wellness programs

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh is seeking a part-time Special Collections Public Services Assistant to support researchers in the SCRC Reading Room, handle email inquiries, and help with circulation of Special Collections materials at Hill Library.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, strong reference skills, and project management ability, with up to 29 hours per week between 9am–6pm, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Provide access, delivery, and reference services for Special Collections to researchers.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• MS in Library Science or equivalent field.
• Experience providing access to and reference services for Special Collections materials to researchers.
• Commitment to fostering an environment of wellbeing and belonging.

Responsibilities

• Support operations of SCRC Public Services, including assisting researchers in the Reading Room, responding to requests via email, and managing circulation of Special Collections materials.
• Work schedule up to 29 hours/week distributed between 9am-6pm, Monday-Friday.
• Collaborate with staff to provide access and reference services for Special Collections materials.

Skills

Access, delivery, and reference

Project management

Wellbeing and belonging

Clear communication

Team and independent work

Education

MS in Library Science or equivalent

Job description

NC State University in Raleigh is seeking a part-time Special Collections Public Services Assistant to support researchers in the SCRC Reading Room, handle email inquiries, and help with circulation of Special Collections materials at Hill Library.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, strong reference skills, and project management ability, with up to 29 hours per week between 9am–6pm, Monday–Friday.