Work Study Archives (Library) Student Worker 2022-23 Job at Sul Ross State University
Required
- Work schedule to fit Archives hours of operation 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Accuracy and attention to detail are critical.
- Experience with standard computer programs and operating systems, namely Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Windows.
- Knowledge of Dewey Decimal System and alphabetization.
- Ability to perform: Bending, stooping, reaching, climbing step stools, lifting boxes weighing up to 40 pounds. Extended use of keyboard or other equipment, time in front of computer screen.
- Willingness to learn and practice rules and procedures of operation of the Archives of the Big Bend.
- Student must be Federal Work Study eligible.
Preferred
- Experience in a similar or related job or environment such as an Archives, Library, Museum, or office.
- Interest in History, especially Local/Regional. Ability to read cursive. Ability to read Spanish.
Staffing Reason
Work Study
Primary Responsibilities
Assist Archives staff in their duties to provide a variety of services to patrons, promote and advocate for the archival collections, and process and provide access to archival materials.
Clerical duties may include: data entry, filing, photocopying, sorting, shredding, replenish office supplies, etc.
General duties may include: pulling and re-shelving books and archival materials; shelf reading, straightening, and dusting of book collection; assisting with shifting of book and archival collections; washing gloves; keeping work and research areas clear and clean; assisting archive staff with classes & groups; observe security/safety procedures always. Specialized duties (training provided) may include: handling of archival materials in a variety of formats, assisting with housing and or processing of archival materials, use of equipment and specialized software, such as scanners and microfilm readers.
General office conditions including fluorescent lights, exposure to dust, and constant opportunities for paper cuts.
15 hours per week.
For questions about this position contact Victoria Contreras to learn more about position, located in Library 216, Ext. #8388, Victoria.Contreras@sulross.edu .
Clerical duties may include: data entry, filing, photocopying, sorting, shredding, replenish office supplies, etc.
General duties may include: pulling and re-shelving books and archival materials; shelf reading, straightening, and dusting of book collection; assisting with shifting of book and archival collections; washing gloves; keeping work and research areas clear and clean; assisting archive staff with classes & groups; observe security/safety procedures always. Specialized duties (training provided) may include: handling of archival materials in a variety of formats, assisting with housing and or processing of archival materials, use of equipment and specialized software, such as scanners and microfilm readers.
General office conditions including fluorescent lights, exposure to dust, and constant opportunities for paper cuts.
15 hours per week.
For questions about this position contact Victoria Contreras to learn more about position, located in Library 216, Ext. #8388, Victoria.Contreras@sulross.edu .
Other Information
A Dewey Decimal System and alphabetization proficiency quiz is given at time of interview.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
The Sul Ross State University Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for all campuses can be found at
https://www.sulross.edu/admissions/cashiers-office/risk-management/
About SRSU
The Archives of the Big Bend is a department of the Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library. Its mission is to collect, preserve, and make available for research, primary materials documenting the diverse history and culture of the Big Bend and Trans-Pecos region of Texas and the corresponding border area of northern Mexico.
Sul Ross State University Alpine Campus is in the Scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State University System, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students of campus in Alpine, Texas. At an elevation of 4,480 feet, and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers. Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park are all within one to three hours driving distance from Alpine.
Sul Ross State University Alpine Campus is in the Scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State University System, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students of campus in Alpine, Texas. At an elevation of 4,480 feet, and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers. Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park are all within one to three hours driving distance from Alpine.
The SRSU campuses in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde comprise Rio Grande College. RGC offers upper-level courses leading to bachelor’s degrees as well as master’s degree programs and works closely with its partner institution, Southwest Texas Junior College, to provide a seamless transition to RGC for their students. All RGC students hold an Associate degree from an accredited institution or they have completed 42 semester credit hours of transferrable work.
More information is available regarding Sul Ross State University and position openings See
http://www.sulross.edu our website.
Is Background Check Required?
Yes
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