Job Posting Title:
Sr. Student Associate, Collection Appraisal Intern ----
Hiring Department:
Dolph Briscoe Center for American History ----
Position Open To:
All Applicants ----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
19 ----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA ----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately ----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2027 ----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS ----
Job Details:
General Notes
When applying, in the My Experience section in Workday when asked to upload your Resume/CV, a letter of interest, and the names of 3 work references with their contact information either as one pdf or all separate but in this same section.
**Your application cannot be considered without all required materials.**
Purpose
The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History is a special collections library (200,000 volumes), archive (90,000 linear feet), and museum that facilitates research and education by acquiring, preserving, and making accessible research collections and by sponsoring exhibitions, conferences, symposia, oral history projects, publications, fellowships, and grant-funded initiatives.
Internships at the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History acquaint participants with its resources, services, and operations, and provide experience with specific projects. The knowledge and experience interns gain enrich their graduate studies and research.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Public Services, the intern may perform these tasks:
Assist with reappraisal, weeding and maintenance of the library collection; Participate in identifying collections, series, or items held in the library collections that no longer fit the collecting scope of the Briscoe Center
Search library-related databases and catalogs
Engage in stacks maintenance, shifting books in the library stacks. Prepare weeded materials for disposition
Required Qualifications
University of Texas student status and enrolled in at least six semester credit hours
Attention to detail
Excellent organizations skills
Regular and punctual attendance
Strong oral and written communications skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work under supervision, to work independently, and to work cooperatively with others. Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 50lbs.
***Must not be in another paid position with the University***
Further information regarding Student Non-Academic Employment, including summer employment enrollment requirements and non-UT Students can be at: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_non -acad_employment.html.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or current major in the social sciences or humanities
Knowledge of Texas and U.S. History
Work experience within a library or special collections
Salary Range
$16.00 per hour. This is a temporary student position and does not carry benefits.
Working Conditions
Exposure to standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity. Lifting and moving items weighing up to 30 lbs. Molds, dust, and other air-borne allergens may be present.
SECURITY SENSITIVE; CONVICTION VERIFICATION CONDUCTED ON APPLICANT SELECTED.
Work Shift
19 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Temporary appointment beginning ASAP. Appointed by semester.
Schedule to be arranged with supervisor on semester basis.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure…