Posted August 21, 2024
Closes September 8, 2024
The Position
| Job Title: | Student Research Consultant |
|---|---|
| Location/Department: | Learning Services and Social Sciences |
| Rate: | $19.75 |
| Hours: | 10-15 hours per week |
| Positions available: | 5 |
| Date posted: | August 21, 2024 |
| Closing date: | September 8, 2024 |
| Start date: | September 15, 2024 (negotiable) |
Duties
- Provide beginning and intermediate level research assistance: help student clients build research skills such as locating, evaluating, and effectively using information resources for coursework and providing referrals to next-level assistance
- Evaluate, create, and/or update learning content to support undergraduate information literacy activities
- Develop or revise and conduct short, introductory orientation visits to select undergraduate courses or groups, focusing on library services
- Identify and describe the need for a specific learning resource and contribute to its development and delivery
- Develop or revise and conduct brief in-class workshops on library research topics
- Communicate appropriately, effectively, positively, and in a timely manner, including keeping colleagues and supervisors apprised of absences, both planned and unplanned. Apply effective and empathetic listening strategies with all clients and colleagues
- Participate actively in all training sessions to develop theoretical and practical understanding of best practices in library research help and library instruction
- Participate in scheduled staff meetings, professional development activities, and peer mentoring activities
- Contribute to the training of new student staff
Required Qualifications
- Current enrollment at the University of Washington for at least 6 credits (undergraduates) or 5 credits (graduates) as a matriculated student
- Successful completion of at least one PWR course (ENGL 101-199, 282), PWAC course (ENGL 196, 197, 198, 297, 298) or equivalent composition course at another university
- Demonstrate effective communication, listening & interpersonal skills
- Commitment to contributing productively to an organization that values diversity, equity and inclusion
- Availability and willingness to work some evening and/or weekend hours
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with or interest in public speaking, training, tutoring, or teaching (peer, cross-age, literacy, etc., whether formal or informal)
- Sophomore or Junior standing in current UW curriculum, or enrollment in a graduate program
- Willingness to dedicate at least one academic year to the position
- Demonstrated experience and comfort using current learning technologies, including video development, podcasting, web development, social media, etc
Other Job Details
Library Student Research Consultants provide beginning- and intermediate-level library research help, with an emphasis on support for the Program in Writing & Rhetoric (PWR). Consultants provide one-on-one research consultations in-person and online, covering issues such as database searching, formulating effective research questions and theses, and evaluating and using information for specific purposes. They also support other teaching-related activities, including classroom presentations, outreach activities, and the development of learning content for the use of instructors and students.
The Libraries Learning Services & Social Sciences Department provides student employees with a meaningful pathway for personal, academic, and professional growth. The ideal Student Research Consultant will be someone who takes responsibility for their own learning and is engaged with that of their peers.
How to Apply
Upload your resume and cover letter to the form above with your student NetID.
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