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CalPolyPomona

Lecturer AY - Library

Pomona, CA · On-site

... like rare books, manuscripts, photographs, and archives. * Implementing strategies for the ... Benefit packages are not provided to part-time librarians. **Salary is dependent on budget.

Cal Poly Pomona

Lecturer AY - Library

Pomona, CA · On-site

... like rare books, manuscripts, photographs, and archives. * Implementing strategies for the ... Benefit packages are not provided to part-time librarians. **Salary is dependent on budget.

Whitman College

Archives Assistant

Walla Walla, WA · On-site

$22.18 - $24.79/hr

Page and re-shelve archival materials and rare books including assisting with logistics for class ... Part-time employees enjoy the following benefits: Medical/Vision Insurances 403(b) Defined ...

Whitman College

Archives Assistant

Walla Walla, WA · On-site

$22.18 - $24.79/hr

Page and re-shelve archival materials and rare books including assisting with logistics for class ... Part-time employees enjoy the following benefits: Medical/VisionInsurances 403(b) Defined ...

Whitman College

Archives Assistant

Walla Walla, WA · On-site

$22.18 - $24.79/hr

Page and re-shelve archival materials and rare books including assisting with logistics for class ... Part-time employees enjoy the following benefits: Medical/Vision Insurances 403(b) Defined ...

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Federal Work-Study: Special Collections Technical Services Rare Books Stacks Assistant (Student Wage

Charlottesville, VA • On-site

The University of Virginia
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$16.71/hr

Part-time

Posted 24 days ago

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7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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213th of 633 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Federal Work Study required: Work-Study (FWSA) eligibility during Fall/Spring semesters is required. Work-Study employment is effective August 25, 2026 - May 14, 2026. Passing of a background check is required for this position.
About the position:
The Rare Books Stacks Assistant organizes labels, shelves, shifts, and retrieves rare books and archival boxes in support of the Catalogers and Archivists in the Technical Services unit of Special Collections. This position reports to the Rare Book Catalogers.
Setting and reliably maintaining a work schedule is important for success in this role. The work area's temperature is generally below 65 degrees Fahrenheit to better preserve the collections, so employees should dress accordingly.
Main duties:
  • Organize and shift rare books and other materials according to complex shelving arrangements.
  • Confirm call numbers against library catalog records and shelve newly cataloged rare book.
  • Pack, label, and barcode boxes and ensure accuracy with inventories.
  • Assist in the preparation of collection materials for transfers to off-site storage.
  • When needed, properly retrieve manuscript, university archive, and rare book materials for researcher requests and use in the reading room. This work includes working and communicating with Public Services staff.
  • Additional duties may include individual projects assisting Technical Services team members as necessary.

Essential Skills for the Job:
  • Good communication skills.
  • Reliability in scheduling.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to multi-task and finish tasks in a timely manner.
  • Ability to use strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to work and solve problems independently, as well as closely with others.
  • Ability to work in a restrictive, high security environment.

The ability to handle rare and special materials with care is required. This position requires excellent organizational skills, experience using Microsoft Word and Excel, the ability to lift boxes that weight up to 40 lbs, working in a cold environment, and to use ladders, book trucks, and other types of library equipment to retrieve and reshelve materials. The ability to handwrite neatly and legibly is also required.
Preferred qualifications:
  • Preferred skills or experience include prior work in a special collections library or archive, or any library work experience; familiarity with the Library of Congress Classification system; experience with reading varied call number systems; familiarity with 18th, 19th, and 20th century materials; familiarity with rare book and archival principles and practices.

Scheduling: This is a part-time position (up to 10 hours per week) All scheduled work hours must fall between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday. For more information about the Albert & Shirley Small Special Collections Library, please visit http://small.library.virginia.edu/
Compensation: Paying $16.71 per hour and is available beginning August 25, 2026.
Please and attach a Resume and Cover Letter.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Resume and cover letter required.
Education: Current UVA student. Federal work-study eligibility required.
Experience: None
Licensure: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This job requires the ability to lift heavy boxes that can weigh around 40 lbs as well as move heavy book trucks.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

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The University of Virginia is distinctive among institutions of higher education. Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University sustains the ideal of developing, through education, leaders who are well-prepared to shape the future of the nation.

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