Collections Student Assistant

University of Colorado Denver Auraria Library

Denver, CO Auraria Campus

Application Deadline

Apply By Feb 29th, 2024

Wages

$21.00 to $22.00 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Denver, CO

Hours

12.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

Application Instructions: To apply, email 1) a copy of your Spring 2024 course schedule, 2) 
resume, 3) letter of interest, and 4) work hours availability to alhrstnd@ucdenver.edu.

Overview 
The Collections Student Assistant will engage in activities related to collection development and 
management as well as other opportunities related to the day-to-day operations of a large 
academic library. Every employee of the library is expected to treat others, and in return be 
treated, with respect and dignity. 
Reports To 
 Mariana (Mari) Prestigiacomo, Collection Development Librarian, Collection 
Development and Strategies Department 
Job Duties 
 Write content for online news items and highlights to promote collections. 
 Assist with the assessment of collections. 
 Process gift collections. 
 Withdraw or transfer material from collections. 
 May assist with any special projects for the library in general as needed. 
o Example of past special projects: 
 Researching scholarly publications from the three associated institutions 
 Recommending eBooks and books in subject areas of interest 
 Researching discipline-specific publication themes and practices

Minimum Qualifications 
 Enrolled in at least one credit hour in an ALA accredited graduate program in Library 
and Information Science. 
 Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team. 
Preferred Qualifications 
 Interest in academic librarianship, especially collection development and management. 
 Attention to detail and accuracy. 
 Organizational and analytical skills. 
 Ability to perform without direct supervision except for infrequent occasions involving 
the most complex situations. 
 Work Study eligible. 
Schedule: 12-15 hours per week. Hours are flexible Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. 
Compensation: $22.00/hr.

DEI Statement 
The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a 
diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of 
inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic 
minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and 
equality in education and employment. 
The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure 
environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist

Application Instructions: To apply, email 1) a copy of your Spring 2024 course schedule, 2) 
resume, 3) letter of interest, and 4) work hours availability to alhrstnd@ucdenver.edu.

HR Info

alhrstnd@ucdenver.edu.

Posted Feb 14, 2024