Quick Summary
University of Minnesota seeks Archival Assistant with a base pay of $22.50/hour. This position requires a basic office skills, and the ability to engage with library patrons and donors at public functions on and offsite of the library.
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Program/Unit Description:
The University of Minnesota Archives and Special Collections is made up of distinct collecting units holding rare books, manuscripts, organization records, personal papers, artwork, and artifacts on a diverse range of subjects, including children's literature; social work and welfare; immigration; gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender studies; African American literature; architecture; performing arts; University of Minnesota history; history of computing; and other topics.
Responsibilities
- Creation of EAD finding aids for collections or metadata for digital collections as appropriate
(30%) - Sorting and arranging of historical records with the possibility of applying different criteria to
different projects, following directions of professional staff. (30%) - Writing call slips, pulling materials for researchers, and reshelving material (20%)
- Supporting public events including event set-up, tear-down, and onsite engagement with
members of the public (20%)
Required Qualifications
- Basic office skills (filing, alphabetizing, sorting, accurate typing).
- Able to perform essential physical demands includes, but is not limited to: frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping/bending, and reaching.
- Ability to engage with library patrons and donors at public functions on and offsite of the library, including occasional nights and weekends.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate well with both verbal and written skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills, multi-tasking, and independent decision making.
- Detail oriented.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff.
More information
This is a Part-Time, temporary position. The base salary $25.50/hour.
How to Apply
For more detailed information and to apply, see the University of Minnesota's full online job post.
