Posted September 25 2024
Closes October 6, 2024
The Position
| Job Title: | GMM Student Assistant |
|---|---|
| Location/Department: | Suzzallo & Allen Libraries / Government Publications, Maps, Microforms & Newspapers (GMM) |
| Rate: | $19.97 |
| Hours: | 15 hours per week |
| Positions available: | 2 |
| Date posted: | September 25, 2024 |
| Closing date: | October 6, 2024 |
| Start date: | October 21, 2024 (negotiable) |
Duties
- Regularly staff the GMM help desk, answering general questions about
library collections and services and assisting in circulation activities. - Help library users get started with their research using UW Libraries
Search. - Help library users to locate microforms, newspapers, maps and government
documents using various research tools. - Assist and instruct users in the use of GMM equipment, including
computers, scanners, and microform machines. - Retrieve, count, and accurately re-file library materials.
- Process incoming GMM materials and gifts.
- Independently staff the GMM Help Desk during evenings, weekends, and
holidays as needed. - Carefully handle rare, one of a kind, library materials to stage for
microfilming, digitization, or rehousing. - Undertake additional duties such as special materials processing,
digitization, or display creation.
Required Qualifications
- Clear communication skills in person and on the phone.
- Availability for weekend, evening, and holiday work based on staffing
needs of the unit. - Ability to work independently after training.
- Dependable attendance once a schedule is set.
- Willingness to ask questions and collaborate with fellow student
employees. - Strong public service demeanor.
- Excellent attention to detail to ensure accurate processing and shelving
of materials. An ability to maintain quality standards on repetitive,
detail oriented tasks.
Desired Qualifications
- Interest in working with primary source materials.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office/Google Suite of products preferred.
How to Apply
Upload your resume and cover letter to the form above with your student NetID.
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Equal opportunity and accommodation information
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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