Student Archival Stacks Assistant: Cold Storage & Cataloging

University of Virginia Physicians Group; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia invites Federal Work-Study students to join the Albert & Shirley Small Special Collections Library as a Library Archives Assistant. The role requires careful handling of rare materials, strong organizational skills, and basic MS Word/Excel abilities.

Expect lifting up to 40 lbs, cold workspace, and occasional use of ladders and book carts. Under supervision, you will process, shelve, and inventory archival materials, and assist researchers in the reading room.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle rare and special materials with care.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Handwriting neatly and legibly; handwriting sample may be requested.
• Good communication, reliability, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Organize and shift archival boxes and materials according to shelving arrangements.
• Confirm call numbers against catalog records and shelve materials.
• Label and barcode boxes and ensure accuracy with inventories.
• Assist in preparing materials for transfers to off-site storage.
• Retrieve manuscripts and rare books for researcher requests in the reading room.
• Collaborate with Public Services staff and support Technical Services tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Handwriting

Communication skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Current UVA students

Job description

University of Virginia invites Federal Work-Study students to join the Albert & Shirley Small Special Collections Library as a Library Archives Assistant. The role requires careful handling of rare materials, strong organizational skills, and basic MS Word/Excel abilities.

Expect lifting up to 40 lbs, cold workspace, and occasional use of ladders and book carts. Under supervision, you will process, shelve, and inventory archival materials, and assist researchers in the reading room.