Student Archivist - Special Collections & Archives

EKU Careers; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 9,100 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

EKU Careers is seeking a Special Collections and Archives Library Student Assistant to support archival workflows on the Richmond Campus. The role involves processing manuscripts and photograph collections, creating metadata, and assisting patrons as needed.

The position is part-time, up to 20 hours per week, with a focus on independent work, attention to detail, and maintaining confidentiality. Schedule generally runs weekdays during standard business hours.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU.
• Able to work up to 20 hours per week.
• Available Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Process manuscripts, records, and photograph collections.
• Organize, preserve, and describe materials per archival practices.
• Create descriptive metadata from research and sources.
• Digitize, index, and abstract oral history interviews.

Skills

Detail oriented

Independent work

Confidentiality

Research skills

Archive processing

Education

Enrolled at EKU

Job description

EKU Careers is seeking a Special Collections and Archives Library Student Assistant to support archival workflows on the Richmond Campus. The role involves processing manuscripts and photograph collections, creating metadata, and assisting patrons as needed.

The position is part-time, up to 20 hours per week, with a focus on independent work, attention to detail, and maintaining confidentiality. Schedule generally runs weekdays during standard business hours.