University of Virginia - Students
Library Stacks Assistant Shannon and Clemons (Student Wage) Federal Work Study
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Job Description
- Req#: R0064391
- Ability to lift books, bend down, reach up, push heavy book carts, and tolerate exposure to dust is required
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to learn the Library of Congress call number system
- Ability to work independently
- Sorting and shelving returned books
- General stacks maintenance
- Assisting patrons
- Occasional special projects, as assigned
Positions are available for stacks assistants at Shannon and Clemons Libraries (160 McCormick Rd.) for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters. The openings are for part-time hours (six to 10 per week). Work-Study (FWSA) eligibility during Fall/Spring semesters is required. Work-Study employment is effective August 27, 2024-May 9, 2025.
Salary: $14.53/hour
A stacks assistant plays a vital role in the library: returning library materials to the stacks so they are available to our patrons.
In addition to this key activity, a stacks assistant will move/shift sections of books when space is needed for new or returned books or as part of special projects; assist patrons with book searches; retrieve used books from the stacks; and perform general stacks maintenance (e.g., light dusting, placing bookends). The ability to lift books, push heavy book carts, and tolerate exposure to dust is required. Other skills needed include: strong attention to detail, ability to learn the Library of Congress call number system, ability to work independently, self-motivation, and taking pride in one’s work. Full training is provided. Shift schedules are flexible and will be determined together with the Stacks Supervisor.
A cover letter is required as part of your application. In the letter, please introduce yourself and discuss your interest in the stacks assistant role. Include a discussion of your skills, experiences, and interests that demonstrate your suitability for this position.
A brief attention-to-details test will be administered during the interview. For example, you will be asked to note if there are any differences in pairings like:
MW-4372214 and MW-4372214 or 1869774.001 and 1869744.001
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Current UVA student
Federal Work Study eligibility is required.
Experience: None
Licensure: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
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The University of Virginia is a public research university in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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