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Mercer University

Archives Student Assistant

Macon, GA · On-site

$10.50/hr

Archives Student Assistant These students work in the Archives department of Tarver Library and must be able to work selected hours between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Evenings and ...

Mercer University

Archives Student Assistant

Macon, GA · On-site

$10.50/hr

Archives Student Assistant These students work in the Archives department of Tarver Library and must be able to work selected hours between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Evenings and ...

Liberty

Archives Student Worker Assistant - JFL

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

$14.75 - $18.75/hr

Required to be a current student in good academic standing. * Federal Work Study approved preferred. * Additional requirements and preferences of the relevant position: Archives Assistant: * Able to ...

Keuka College

Library Student Assistant

Keuka Park, NY · On-site

Description The Library Student Assistant supports the daily operations of Lightner Library by ... Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and Archives: Locate ILL requested materials and prepare for shipment, Scan ...

Keuka College

Library Student Assistant

Keuka Park, NY · On-site

$16/hr

The Library Student Assistant supports the daily operations of Lightner Library by assisting in a variety of areas, including the Circulation Desk, Interlibrary Loan (ILL), Archives, and Technical ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for archives student assistant in the United States is $16.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Archives Student Assistant vs Library Student Assistant?

AspectArchives Student AssistantLibrary Student Assistant
Required CredentialsEnrolled in history, archives, or related programsEnrolled in library science, information studies, or related fields
Work EnvironmentArchives, museums, or special collectionsPublic or academic libraries
Employer & IndustryArchives departments, museums, cultural institutionsLibraries, educational institutions
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for roles involving document preservation and archival workCompared for roles involving lending, cataloging, and customer service

In summary, Archives Student Assistants focus on preserving and managing historical documents and records within archives or museums, requiring knowledge of archival practices. Library Student Assistants typically assist with lending, cataloging, and customer service in library settings, often requiring library science coursework. Both roles support information management but differ in their specific environments and responsibilities.

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Archives Student Assistant

Archives Student Assistant

Mercer University

Macon, GA • On-site

$10.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Mercer University rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

215th of 535 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Application Instructions:
Active Student Employees: If you are a current Student Employee or have previously worked in a student position, you must apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the external careers website. Log in to Workday and type Find Jobs in the search. Locate the position and click Apply.
External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page.
IMPORTANT: Please review the job posting and fully complete all sections of the application. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.
Job Family:
Student Work Study
Department:
Tarver Library
Supervisor:
Daniel Williams
Job Title:
Archives Student Assistant
Job Description:
These students work in the Archives department of Tarver Library and must be able to work selected hours between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Evenings and weekends are NOT available. Duties may include data entry, copying and filing, print/microfilm/online research, clerical tasks, retrieving/re-shelving materials, processing materials and preparing finding aids, answering phone and routing calls/taking messages, preparing displays, other duties as assigned. Moderately heavy lifting required.
**This is a Federal Work Study position open ONLY to Mercer University students who have been granted a work study award.**
Thoroughness, accuracy, attention to detail, and reliability are essential. Patience and persistence are also qualities needed for portions of this job that become repetitive or routine. Must be a team player and able to work well with little supervision. The applicant must be customer service oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and have the ability to lift, load, and push materials. Typing skills and computer experience preferred, as is experience with historical, primary sources.
$10.50/hour, $0.25 raise each academic year
Scheduled Hours:
10
Start Date:
08/21/2025
End Date:
05/2/2026

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