Sr. Student Associate, Collection Appraisal Intern

University of Texas at Austin

United States

On-site

USD 18,000 - 26,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin offers a Sr. Student Associate, Collection Appraisal Intern position.

The intern assists with reappraisal, weeding, and maintenance of the library collection and participates in identifying collections that no longer fit the Center’s collecting scope. The role requires UT Austin student status, detail orientation, strong communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

UT Austin student status and enrolled in at least six semester credit hours.
Attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills.
Regular and punctual attendance.
Strong oral and written communications skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Assist with reappraisal, weeding and maintenance of the library collection; participate in identifying collections, series, or items held in the library collections that no longer fit the collecting scope of the Briscoe Center.
Search library-related databases and catalogues.
Engage in stacks maintenance, shifting books in the library stacks. Prepare weeded materials for disposition.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Regular attendance

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

Bachelor’s degree or current major in social sciences or humanities

Job description

Job Posting Title

Sr. Student Associate, Collection Appraisal Intern

Hiring Department

Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date

Immediately

Position Duration

Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2027

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Purpose

The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History is a special collections library (200,000 volumes), archive (90,000 linear feet), and museum that facilitates research and education by acquiring, preserving, and making accessible research collections and by sponsoring exhibitions, conferences, symposia, oral history projects, publications, fellowships, and grant-funded initiatives.

Internships at the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History acquaint participants with its resources, services, and operations, and provide experience with specific projects. The knowledge and experience interns gain enrich their graduate studies and research.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Public Services, the intern may perform these tasks:

Assist with reappraisal, weeding and maintenance of the library collection; Participate in identifying collections, series, or items held in the library collections that no longer fit the collecting scope of the Briscoe Center
Search library-related databases and catalogues
Engage in stacks maintenance, shifting books in the library stacks. Prepare weeded materials for disposition

Required Qualifications

University of Texas student status and enrolled in at least six semester credit hours
Attention to detail
Excellent organizations skills
Regular and punctual attendance
Strong oral and written communications skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work under supervision, to work independently, and to work cooperatively with others. Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 50lbs.

Must not be in another paid position with the University

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or current major in the social sciences or humanities
Knowledge of Texas and U.S. History
Work experience within a library or special collections

Salary Range

$16.00 per hour. This is a temporary student position and does not carry benefits.

Working Conditions

Exposure to standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity. Lifting and moving items weighing up to 30 lbs. Molds, dust, and other air-borne allergens may be present.

SECURITY SENSITIVE; CONVICTION VERIFICATION CONDUCTED ON APPLICANT SELECTED.

Work Shift

19 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Temporary appointment beginning ASAP. Appointed by semester.

Schedule to be arranged with supervisor on semester basis.

Employment Eligibility

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

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