Student Archives Assistant in Small Special Collections Library, Harrison Small Building Job Description Summary This job involves supporting the work of Archivists in the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library. Duties will include locating and searching archival collections for born digital media carriers, working with spreadsheets in Excel, and searching databases to locate additional collections that might contain born digital media carriers. Work will also include training to work with legacy imaging hardware and imaging carriers as necessary. Work is primarily sedentary and performed in an office setting. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary. Job Description Main Job Duties Examine and record information about born digital materials, including floppy disks, CDs/DVDs and other legacy formats. Assist with locating boxes of materials in the stack and retrieving and reshelving materials as necessary. Assist in searching for collections both via database and by hand to identify collections containing born digital media carriers. Extract files and run scans on floppy disks, CDs, and other Born Digital media carriers May participate in other special projects as assigned. Work will be performed under supervision of an Archivist and training will be provided for skills/programs listed above. Additional Job Description Required Qualifications: Federal Work Study preferred. Ability to handle rare and special materials with care. Excellent organizational skills. Accuracy and attention to detail. Interest in digital media carriers, especially legacy formats (floppy disk, zip disk, CD-ROM etc.) Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel. Good communication skills. Ability to focus on task at hand and finish tasks in a timely manner. Ability to lift 40 pound boxes and climb ladders occasionally. Ability to work independently as well as closely with others. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a special collections library or archive, or any library work experience. Familiarity with archival principles and practices. Data entry experience or experience working with databases. Passing of a background check is required for this position. This position is available beginning 25 August 2026 through 14 May 2027 and is a part-time position (up to 10 hours a week) Compensation: $16.71 per hour. Work will be performed in person, primarily at the Harrison Small Special Collections building. Working hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday. For more information about the Albert & Shirley Small Special Collections Library, please visit http://small.library.virginia.edu/ Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Current UVA student. Experience: None Licensure: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment. In 1819, Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia and inaugurated a bold experiment. Two centuries later, Jefferson’s vision thrives. Across Grounds - and throughout the world - UVA students, faculty, staff and alumni challenge convention, break barriers and pursue the greater good. The University of Virginia is made up of eleven schools and affiliated foundations in Charlottesville plus the College at Wise in Southwest Virginia. The University of Virginia Health System is a renowned academic medical center committed to providing outstanding patient care, educating tomorrow's health care leaders and discovering new and better ways to treat diseases. The University's Medical Center, School of Medicine and Physicians Group are recognized for their excellence in patient care, education and research. At UVA, we offer a rich collection benefits, which have long been recognized and valued for their comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. In addition to a robust array of traditional benefits such as health care, time off, and retirement, UVA offers a comprehensive list of benefits and services to help staff and faculty meet their personal and family needs.

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