Book Arts, Archives, and Rare Books Student Employment
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Book Arts, Archives, and Rare Books Student Assistant
JOB TITLE: Book Arts, Archives, and Rare Books Student Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Book Arts, Archives, and Rare Books
LEVEL: 1
PAY RANGE: $12.00-13.00
ADDRESS: Boatwright Memorial Library
SUPERVISOR: Head of Book Arts, Archives, and Rare Books
CONTACT: lkachure@richmond.edu, 804-289-8458
JOB SUMMARY:
Book Arts, Archives, and Rare Books student assistants help in the preservation and care of Boatwright Library’s distinctive collections in the Galvin Rare Book Room and Special Collections by working with rare books and historical manuscript materials. This work may include processing and filing collections, data entry, transcription of historical materials, shelving items, and assisting with research requests.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
- Reports to Head of Book Arts, Archives, and Rare Books
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Process gift book donations for review and possible retention, and creates bibliographies of donated materials.
- Provide data entry of collection information and related metadata information.
- Process collections of historical materials, following guidelines, directions, and best practices in handling items.
- Help with inventories, shelf reading, identifying preservation concerns, and preparing materials for exhibits.
- May assist with transcribing historical materials.
- May provide research assistance as needed for internal and/or external requests.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Accurate, detail oriented with dependable work habits.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Flexible and able to multi-task.
- Knowledge of MS Word, basic computer skills
- Works individually with little supervision.
- Works hours are Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Classification Criteria:
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, COMPLEXITY
- Computer skills
- Familiarity with library call numbers and shelving organization
- Ability to perform moderately complex tasks requiring training
- Attention to detail and accurate work
- Ability to be flexible with duties assigned
DECISION-MAKING, INITIATIVE, ACCOUNTABILITY
- Moderate to high decision-making ability
- Moderate to high initiative
- High accountability in all phases of assigned duties
- Work is performed within established procedures and policies and under supervision
- Non-routine problems and decisions referred to supervisor
INDEPENDENT RESPONSIBILITY AND JUDGMENT
The student needs to be able to work independently with a minimum amount of direction and be able to prioritize tasks. The student needs to exercise good judgment and know when to ask questions of staff before making decisions.
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Book Arts, Archives, and Rare Books Student Manager
JOB TITLE: Book Arts, Archives, and Rare Books Student Manager
DEPARTMENT: Book Arts, Archives, and Rare Books
LEVEL: 2
PAY RANGE: $13.00-$15.00
ADDRESS: Boatwright Memorial Library
SUPERVISOR: Head ofBook Arts, Archives, and Rare Books
CONTACT: lkachure@richmond.edu, 804-289-8458
JOB SUMMARY:
Book Arts, Archives, and Rare Books student managers assist in the preservation, and care of Boatwright Library’s distinctive collections in the Galvin Rare Book Room and Special Collections, working with rare books and historical manuscript materials. Such work may include creating processing collections, data entry, metadata and description, transcription of historical materials, shelving items, and assisting with research requests.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
- Reports to Head of Book Arts, Archives, and Rare Books
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Assist in processing collections and donations
- Shelve and maintain Galvin Rare Book Room materials, including basic preservation work
- Assist in locating materials and researching for reference requests
- Assist in metadata entry, collection data entry, and data transfer
- Prepare materials for reference, exhibit, tours, and outreach activities
- Transcribe audio and/or handwritten materials
- Perform other assigned duties as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience with rare books or archival materials.
- Accurate, detail oriented with dependable work habits.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Flexible and able to multi-task.
- Knowledge of research process.
- Knowledge of MS Word, basic computer skills
- Works individually with little supervision.
- Work hours are Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- Reading knowledge of German, French, Latin, or Spanish helpful, but not required.
Classification Criteria:
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, COMPLEXITY
- Familiarity with library call numbers and shelving organization
- Ability to perform moderately complex tasks requiring training
- Attention to detail and accurate work
- Ability to be flexible with duties assigned
- Reliable and punctual
DECISION-MAKING, INITIATIVE, ACCOUNTABILITY
- Moderate to high decision-making ability
- Moderate to high initiative
- High accountability in all phases of assigned duties
- Work is performed within established procedures and policies and under supervision
- Non-routine problems and decisions referred to supervisor
INDEPENDENT RESPONSIBILITY AND JUDGMENT
The student needs to be able to work independently with a minimum amount of direction and be able to prioritize tasks. The student needs to exercise good judgment and know when to ask questions of staff before making decisions.