| Essential Duties: |
-Retrieving and reshelving materials for researchers or department projects.
-Assisting researchers in locating materials housed in Special Collections and Archives by using the library catalog, ArchivesSpace, and our Digital Collections database.
-Researching contextual and biographical information to enhance archival and manuscript records and finding aids.
-Assist with the digitization of selected materials.
-Organizing and indexing materials in preparation for their processing
-Updating archival and manuscript records and finding aids.
-Assisting peers working on similar projects and tasks.
-Performing other tasks as assigned.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
Strong customer service ethic; great attention to detail; a basic understanding of the library system; a basic understanding of Microsoft Office software or Google Drive components; basic computer troubleshooting; excellent communication skills (reading, writing, speaking); ability to multitask and quickly learn. Minimum 10-hour-a-week commitment. Please note that this location is open Monday through Friday between 8 am-5 pm ONLY.
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
Past work history in a library or museum focusing on reference or customer service; a basic understanding of how to search for materials in the Libraries' catalog; the knowledge of how to retrieve materials using Library of Congress call numbers. Students studying History, Museum Studies, IMS, Computer Science, or similar areas or wanting to pursue a career in Library Science are a plus but are not required.
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| EO/AA Statement/Clery Act: |
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
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