Hours 12-15; Flexible within these hours. Summer: Tuesday-Friday, 10-4; Fall/Spring: Monday-Friday, 9-5
Description
Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, located in Hodges Library, seeks a qualified Student Library Assistant (SLA) to assist researchers, provide access to materials, and process materials.
SLAs working the Reading Room in Special Collections will gain exposure to both public and behind-the-scenes elements of the special collection library/archival field. They work closely with librarians and archivists to make accessible some of the university’s most unique and valuable research collections. Additionally, this position provides you with a convenient, student-oriented job that will offer you skill building opportunities that will carry into future employment.
While schedule is negotiable within our business hours (Summer and Winter breaks 10:00-4:00, Tuesday-Friday; Semester 9:00-5:00, Monday-Friday), SLAs must work scheduled desk shifts each week. The ideal applicant will be available to start January or earlier and be able to transition into working the Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters.
Responsibilities & Duties
• Work assigned shifts on the Special Collections reference desk answering the telephone and paging and monitoring the use of archival material and rare books • Ensure that policies are followed by all researchers and correct potentially harmful situations with courtesy and consistency • Assist with researcher registration and materials request through the use of Aeon. • Shelve rare books after use by researchers • Upkeep of communal spaces • Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
• UT student (undergraduate or graduate) • Strong attention to detail • Customer service experience • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) • Comfortable working with computers • Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment • Must be punctual and reliable
Preferred Qualifications
• Prior library work experience • Interest in history or special collections librarianship • Prior experience handling rare and fragile materials
Application Procedures
Email your Resume and Cover Letter to Emily Homolka (ehomolka@utk.edu). Check out Handshake for more information.
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