UKnowledge Student Library Assistant

Job Title
UKnowledge Student Library Assistant


Requisition Number
DU12625


Department Name
88000:LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$13/hr


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

UK student enrolled in classes during Fall ’24 and Spring ’25



Required Related Experience

• demonstrated attention to detail and ability to apply existing standards and guidelines
• demonstrated persistence in problem-solving

Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a



Physical Requirements

primarily sitting and working at computer terminal



Shift

Work Monday and Wednesday and Friday, for 3-5 hours each day, between 9am and 5:00pm.
Possibility of working during university break if desired.
Once trained, greater flexibility in schedule may be possible.



Job Summary

Assistant will be trained to perform various tasks involved in digital publishing of research, eventually working with greater independence.





Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Good communication skills.
• Comfortable asking questions and following directions.
• Ability to closely listen, read carefully, and pay close attention to detail.
• Persistence in problem solving and patient with learning
• Experience or interest in academic publishing, academic research, scholarly communications, or copyright will be helpful.
• Prefer a candidate who is interested in returning to work subsequent semesters as well.

Students considering librarianship and/or higher education fields are encouraged to apply.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Library, copy editing, and/or database experience helpful.
Experience or interest in academic publishing, academic research, scholarly communications, or copyright will be helpful.



Deadline to Apply
09/18/2024


University Community of Inclusion


The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.



As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.




Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.