Temporary Archives Assistant-WV & Regional History Center-Libraries
West Virginia University

Job Info

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Description

West Virginia University Libraries, the department of WV & Regional History Center is accepting applications for a Temporary Archives Assistant.

About the Opportunity:

Under the Direction of the Head of Archives & Manuscripts, the archives assistant will:

• Arrange archival materials to promote ease of access and use
• Perform basic preservation measures as needed
• Write and/or edit descriptions of archival collection materials

Work Hours: 20 hours per week (8:30AM to 4:30PM)-TBD 

Length of Assignment: 8.5 months

Pay Grade:12 (Salary starts at $13.40 per hour and will be determined based on education and experience)

What you’ll do:

50% - Under the supervision of a curator, the employee will:

• Survey and inventory collections
• Organize collections to the appropriate level
• Assist with housing collections in archival containers and conducting preservation activities as needed

45% - Under the supervision of a curator, the employee will:

• Produce inventories using Microsoft Word, Excel, and web-based archival management tools
• Digitize and describe collection materials

5% - Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One (1) year library or archives experience.
• Detail oriented with an aptitude for working with information.
• Ability to work effectively with employees inside and sometimes outside of the department.
• Advanced computer skills including ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel, library databases, and web-based applications.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to follow complex instructions and perform accurate work.
• Advanced organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to understand, explain, and apply rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to verify accuracy of information and resolve discrepancies.
• Willingness to learn.

About WVU

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