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Library Special Collections & University Archives Assistant

California State University

Turlock, CA

$17.90/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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Job description

Library Special Collections & University Archives Assistant

Apply now Job no: 560933
Work type: Student Assistant
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Temporary, Time Varies, Library, Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants

    • Position Summary
    • Temporary hourly-intermittent student assistant position available in the Library.  
    • Start Date
    • Position available on or after August 24, 2026 and ending on or before May 31, 2027. Possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance.
    • Job Description/Duties
    • Duties include but are not limited to:
      • Interest in learning about Special Collections & University Archives (SCUA) policies and procedures, and the ability to communicate SCUA services to patrons.
      • Photocopy and digitally scan materials for reference queries as needed.
      • Shelve materials requiring special handling.
      • Follow SCUA policies and procedures to assist with collection processing, access, and preservation tasks.
      • Perform individual projects that can include data entry and use of Microsoft Office software such as Excel and Word.
      • Assist with digitization projects, including operating scanners, careful handling of original materials, and checking integrity of digital scans.
      • Some outreach tabling activities may be requested on occasion.

      Other duties as assigned.

    • Qualifications
    • Preferred Qualifications:
      • Demonstrates critical thinking skills and ability to problem-solve.
      • Demonstrates academic research experience using a variety of databases and applications.
      • Demonstrates service-oriented experience.
      • Demonstrates the desire to help others in a fast-paced work environment.
      • Demonstrates the ability to collaborate with library faculty and staff.
      • Demonstrates good academic standing
      • Previous work experience demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.

      Required Qualifications:
      • Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.
      • Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.
      • Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.
    •  
    • Salary Range
    • $17.90 per hour.
    • How to Apply
    • To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resume. Applications are accepted electronically only.  Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration.  To apply online, please click the "Apply Now" button on this page.
    • Application Deadline
    • OPEN UNTIL FILLED
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    • Additional Information
    • Clery Act Disclosure

      Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

      Equal Employment Opportunity

      The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

      Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351.  California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD.  As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool.  Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at:  Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form.

      CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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    • The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.

      Exceptions to minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University

      INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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