Student Assistant - University Libraries Digital Services - 522599

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Work type:On-Campus Undergraduate
Location:Tuscaloosa
Categories:Library/Research/Scientific, Student

Pay Grade/Pay Range: $13.00/hour

Department/Organization: 219101 - University Libraries

Normal Work Schedule: Flexible; Monday - Friday 9:00am to 4:45pm, up to 20 hours per week

Note to Applicants:This position begins June 2024.

Job Summary: The Digital Services Student Assistant images a variety of rare and unique Special Collections materials following set standards. Performs set-up functions. Scans pages. Saves files in standard formats for storage and display. Arranges and describes archival materials in preparation for digitization. Records descriptive metadata for processed and unprocessed materials. Assists with creation of online objects to showcase digitized Special Collections materials, including research for digital exhibits. Prepares, rehouses, and transfers materials. Researches. Digitizes. Provides quality control based on professional standards.

Additional Department Summary: This position begins June 2024. The Student Assistant works in the Hoole Special Collections Library and is supervised by the University Libraries Special Collections staff.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Current University of Alabama undergraduate student.

Skills and Knowledge: Strong attention to detail. Ability to work on tasks independently. Ability to learn new and complex tasks. Competency with Microsoft Excel. Strong organizational skills. Familiarity with basic archival concepts. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to multitask. Familiarity with formats held in Special Collections libraries. High degree of adaptability. Effective time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with digitization of primary source materials, scanning equipment, image file formats, and photo editing software. Experience in a library or cultural heritage institution. Familiarity with Special Collections research. Ability to work consecutive semesters.

Enrollment Requirements: Applicants must meet enrollment requirements to be eligible for on-campus student employment. Applicants must be enrolled in a UA degree program and meet minimum credit hour requirements during the academic year: Undergraduate Students must be registered for at least 6 credit hours during fall/spring semesters; Graduate Students must be registered for at least 4.5 credit hours during fall/spring semesters; International Students must be registered full-time (Undergraduate = 12 credit hours, Graduate = 9 credit hours) during fall/spring semesters. Enrollment requirements must be maintained for the duration of on-campus employment. Individual hiring departments and programs may also have additional eligibility requirements for employment.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster

Advertised:06 May 2024 Central Daylight Time
Applications close:13 May 2024 Central Daylight Time