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Job Summary The Research Assistant assists the Associate Director of Dissemination and External ... Assists with ongoingresearchprojects in aspects of Latin-American art, ancient to contemporary

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Student Employee - Dept of Art - Visual Art Library Student Assistant (Work Study Available)

Huntsville, TX

Employment @ Sam Houston State University
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Posting Information
Requisition 202600228ST Title Student Employee - Dept of Art - Visual Art Library Student Assistant (Work Study Available) Employee Class Student Employee College Work Study Position Yes Department Dept of Art Division Division of Academic Affairs Hours per week 20 Hiring Rate
$8.00
Preferred Student Classification Nature & Purpose of Position
The Department of Art is seeking applications for the position of Visual Art Library Student Assistant to begin working in the Fall 2026 semester.
Position Summary
The Visual Art Library Student Assistant supports the daily operations of the Visual Art Library by assisting students, faculty, and researchers with visual resources, digital collections, and library services. This position combines customer service, collections care, digitization, database management, and research support while providing valuable hands-on experience in museum, library, and archival practices.
The Student Assistant helps maintain an organized, welcoming, and user-friendly environment, assists patrons with locating physical and digital resources, and supports faculty teaching and research through a variety of ongoing and special projects.
Responsibilities
Customer Service & Patron Support
  • Welcome and assist students, faculty, and visitors using the Visual Art Library.
  • Help patrons locate books, journals, media, images, and online research resources.
  • Provide basic assistance with public scanners, printers, and other equipment.
  • Answer routine questions and refer more specialized research inquiries to the supervisor.
  • Promote a positive, welcoming, and service-oriented environment.
Collections Management
  • Maintain the organization and accuracy of the book and media collections.
  • Perform routine shelf reading and reshelve materials.
  • Assist with inventory and collections maintenance projects.
  • Identify missing, damaged, or misplaced materials and report issues to the supervisor.
  • Help maintain clean, organized, and accessible work and study spaces.
  • Assist with digital collections and image management.
  • Digitize photographs, slides, books, artwork, and other visual materials using scanning equipment.
  • Create accurate metadata and descriptive information for digital images and other resources.
  • Upload, organize, and maintain files within the visual resources database.
  • Follow established standards for image quality, file management, and metadata consistency.
Research & Instruction Support
  • Assist faculty with preparing visual resources for teaching and classroom presentations.
  • Support research requests by locating visual and reference materials.
  • Assist with projects related to exhibitions, lectures, or departmental events as assigned.
Special Projects
  • Assist with ongoing and special projects that support the mission of the Visual Art Library.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Other Requirements for the Position
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Friendly, professional, and proactive customer service skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
  • Willingness to learn new technologies and software.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Interest in art, art history, design, photography, museums, libraries, archives, or visual culture.
  • Experience using scanners, digital cameras, or image-editing software is helpful but not required.
  • Previous customer service or library experience is a plus.
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, bend, reach, and shelve materials.
  • Ability to operate computers and scanning equipment for extended periods.
Open Date 06/25/2026 Position Number 9N9897-00
Contact Information
Contact Name & Title Rachel Walton Contact Phone 936-294-1315 Contact Email rkw024@shsu.edu Contact Building & Room # Contact Fax Contact Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.
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