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Special Collections Student Assistants are students employed by libraries, archives, or museums to help manage, preserve, and provide access to rare or unique materials. Their duties often include assisting patrons, shelving or retrieving items, processing archival collections, and helping with exhibits or digitization projects. They gain hands-on experience working with historical documents, rare books, manuscripts, and other valuable materials while supporting the daily operations of the Special Collections department.

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Special Collections Student Assistants often handle a variety of responsibilities, including assisting patrons with locating rare or archival materials, managing the security and proper handling of delicate items, and supporting collection organization or digitization projects. One common challenge is balancing customer service with the need to enforce strict usage policies to protect valuable resources. Assistants must also quickly learn specialized catalog systems and adapt to a highly detail-oriented environment, working both independently and as part of a small team of librarians and archivists.

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To thrive as a Special Collections Student Assistant, you generally need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with library procedures, often supplemented by enrollment in a college or university. Experience with library management systems, digital archives, and basic cataloging tools is typically required. Excellent communication, discretion, and a customer-service mindset help you interact effectively with patrons and staff while handling rare or fragile materials. These skills ensure the preservation, accessibility, and proper management of valuable collections while providing reliable support to library operations.
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Archives and Special Collections Student Assistant (2026)

Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, MS • On-site

Part-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Position Justification
Position Information
Position Title
Archives and Special Collections Student Assistant (2026)
Unit Name
Fant Memorial Library
Salary Grade
Student (Institutional)
Number of Months
Student Worker
Full-time or Part-time
Part-Time
Hours per week
10-20
Proposed Annual Salary, Hourly Rate or One-time payment
Essential Duties
  • Assist with processing tasks (i.e. arranging and describing materials)
  • Data entry
  • Assist with reference by conducting research and using the microfilm reader
  • Digitize materials using equipment in Mims Digitization Lab
  • Create and maintain inventories
  • Attend training sessions as required
  • Other tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
  • Experience with Microsoft Office is necessary
  • Must be highly responsible and pay close attention to detail
  • Able to respond well to feedback
  • Performs independently and able to remain flexible when changes are needed
  • Clear and effective communication

Job Description Summary
This job is located in the Beulah Culbertson Archives and Special Collections at Fant Memorial Library. The student will provide assistance to patrons and archives staff. Duties are related to helping the archives collect, preserve, and provide access to the history of The W and Mississippi women's history and leadership. This position involves working with original historical materials, digitizing, and data entry, among other tasks. Projects outside of those listed in Essential Duties may arise and other duties may be assigned as needed. Prior experience is neither expected nor required, but an interest in history and an eye for detail are always appreciated! We provide training for all assigned work.
Institutional and Federal Work Study students can apply.
Hours of Availability
Up to 20 hours per week during operating hours:
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5pm
Background Check Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.
Requisition Detail Information
Open Date
07/23/2026
Will this job have a specific close date?
No
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
To learn more about the archives, visithttps://www.muw.edu/library/archives/
If you have questions about the position, email us at archives@muw.edu
Please submit information about your scheduling availability as part of your application.

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