Collections Student Assistant
Student Assistant VI
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. This position could also be a paid internship, if coordinated with the student’s internship office. 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 donations.
• Withdraw or transfer material from collections.
• Cover library desk and chat shifts.
• Assist with any special projects for the library in general as needed.
o Example of past 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
Updating documentation of database vendors’ corporate practices
Minimum Qualifications (Please do not apply if you do not meet the following)
• Enrolled in at least one credit hour in an American Library Association (ALA) accredited graduate program in Library Science or a graduate program in Education.
• 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: 20 hours per week. Hours are flexible Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Compensation: $22.00/hr.
Application Deadline: This position is open until filled. Screening will begin immediately.
Application Instructions: To apply, email a copy of your Spring 2025 course schedule, work hours availability and resume to alhrstnd@ucdenver.edu. Please specify the position you are applying for in the subject line.
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Start Date: As soon as possible.
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