Webster C. Pendergrass Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Library seeks a graduate research assistant to join its team for the semester (January 1, 2025-July 31, 2025). The GRA works 20 hours each week, including supervising library operations on Saturdays, during a regular semester schedule. The GRA will gain experience working on collaborative and independent projects that further the library’s goals, with some work tailored to the individual’s interests and skills. Salary is $2,391.34/month, in addition to full tuition waiver. Additional details about benefits can be found in the Policy for the Administration of Graduate Assistantships.
Responsibilities & Duties
Reference assistance
Supervision of Pendergrass Library on Saturdays
Public services (including circulation, basic technology assistance, etc.)
Library outreach, promotions, and events
Collection development and management
Assessment
Instruction
LibGuide creation and management
Required Qualifications
Graduate student in Information Sciences, Agriculture, or a related program
Available to work 10:00 AM-6:00 PM on Saturdays during semesters
Excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to high-quality customer service
Willingness to pursue a variety of library projects and tasks
Knowledge of various information and computer resources, including databases, online catalogs, internet search engines, and software
Application Procedures
Please email your cover letter, resume, and contact information for 2-3 references to Maggie Albro (malbro@utk.edu). In your cover letter, please indicate your qualifications for the position. Prior library work experience is not required. If you have never worked in a library, it will be helpful if you can discuss your experiences as a library user. The successful candidate will be able to discuss the ways they can contribute to the work of Pendergrass Library. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equity & Diversity, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or oed@utk.edu or (865)974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu