Graduate Hourly Student Employment - Manuscripts & Digital Curation Assistants

ECU Libraries: Manuscripts and Digital Curation is currently seeking several Student Assistants. This position will assist with a repository survey by conducting a thorough review of collections and their contents under the supervision of the Manuscripts Curator. The position will also aid the Manuscripts & Digital Curation unit with processing collections, identifying collection materials that could be used for outreach and promotional efforts, and supporting reference service.

Responsibilities include: Physically assessing collection material and inputting data into appropriate forms and spreadsheets, organizing archival material, writing inventories for archival material, identifying discrepancies between collection content and the existing collection guides, managing intellectual content through archival management software, staffing the Special Collections public service desks, and other tasks as assigned.

The position may be of particular interest to students enrolled in Library Science, History, Maritime Studies, or other related academic programs.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable with computers, databases, and programs such as Google Forms and Microsoft Excel, will communicate clearly and work independently, and will be willing to provide regular informal reports on progress. Able to safely lift up to 30 lbs and be comfortable climbing stepladders. No strong allergies to dust and/or mold.

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