Sr. Student Associate, Collection Appraisal Intern

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; Presencial; USD 22.000 - 28.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Texas at Austin's Dolph Briscoe Center for American History is seeking a Sr. Student Associate, Collection Appraisal Intern to assist with reappraisal, weeding, and maintenance of the library collection at UT Main Campus.

The position offers 19 hours per week, non-exempt status, immediate start, and a temporary appointment through May 15, 2027. Candidates must be UT students and may gain hands-on experience with special collections, archives, and library operations.

Formación

• University of Texas student status and enrolled in at least six semester credit hours.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with reappraisal, weeding and maintenance of the library collection
• Identify collections, series, or items that no longer fit Briscoe Center scope
• Engage in stacks maintenance and shifting books
• Prepare weeded materials for disposition

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Excellent organizational skills

Regular and punctual attendance

Strong oral and written communications

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work under supervision, to

Ability to lift boxes up to 50 lbs

Educación

Bachelors degree or current major in the social sciences or humanities

Descripción del empleo

Position Details

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: 19

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

• 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
• 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 organizational 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

• Salary Range $16.00 per hour.

Benefits

• 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

• 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.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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

• The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015.
• The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197.
• For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

• Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).
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• Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
• The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report.
• You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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