Graduate Student Library Assistant - TRACE
Position Type
Graduate Student Library Assistant
Hours Per Week
Hours per week
10.00
Pay Rate
Hourly Wage
$14.00
Description
Work with the Publishing & Open Repository Administrator to conduct clean-up of TRACE submission records, including removing unnecessary submissions from the TRACE record and cleaning up metadata from the TRACE migration to a new platform.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Remediate existing electronic theses and dissertations that are published in TRACE to meet the upcoming ADA Title II requirements.
- Assist with project to assign DOIs to theses and dissertations published in TRACE.
- Assist with V.O.L. Journals platform including basic troubleshooting of issues with the platform, making metadata changes to published articles, and assisting journal editors when needed.
- Assist with keeping the TRACE Research Guide and the V.O.L. Journals Guide up-to-date.
- Assist with user assessment projects and marketing efforts for TRACE as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled as a University of Tennessee graduate student.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to excellent customer service.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with attention to detail.
- Familiarity with information and technology resources, including databases, internet search tools, online design tools, and standard software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office suite, Adobe, Canva).
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in institutional repositories, library publishing, or remediating materials to meet accessibility standards.
- Familiarity with LibGuides or similar platforms for creating and maintaining research guides.
- Existing knowledge of DOIs, including what they are, how they are constructed, and how they are registered with Crossref.
- Experience with DSpace platform and/or the Janeway platform.
Application Procedures
Please send a resume and the names of three professional references to Ashley Cate (acate9@utk.edu).