Library Assistant (BLM Grant Project)

University of Alaska
Anchorage, AK Full Time
POSTED ON 11/9/2022 CLOSED ON 1/18/2023

Job Posting for Library Assistant (BLM Grant Project) at University of Alaska

  • Job Number:522246
  • Classification:Student Assistant 2
  • Grade:Student Assistant 2
  • Work type:On Campus, Student Employee
  • Administrative Unit:University of Alaska Anchorage
  • School/Business unit:UAA Consortium Library
  • Location:Anchorage
  • Categories: Library/Physical/Social Sciences

Position Summary:

The Alaska Resources Library & Information Services (ARLIS) is the library of eight federal, state, and University resource management agencies. It co-located with the Consortium Library but separately managed. ARLIS provides a major natural and cultural resources information collection utilized by public resource management agencies, private industry, environmental groups, students, faculty, and the general public. This job offers the convenience of working on campus and the flexibility of working around your classes. Supported by the Bureau of Land Management, the purpose of the project is to process, digitize, and store unique Federal Power Withdrawal Site Hand-Illustrated Maps and make them broadly available to federal and state agencies, research communities, and the public.

Duties:

10Prepare maps and supporting material for scanning.Essential
15Prepare and organize documents for the library collection.Essential
25Input metadata and adhere specified file naming convention. Apply standard description model for making maps and supporting materials available on web pages. Upload those documents onto the web server. Regularly review scanned files and perform quality control.Essential
50Perform scanning tasks using appropriate software interface, including Optical Character Recognition.Essential
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
The library assistant must use a computer keyboard accurately, be detail-oriented, understand written and verbal instructions, and have good organizational skills. The library assistant must consistently check documents to ensure the scanned product is complete, readable, and searchable.

Typical Experience:
Prior work experience with books, data entry, and/or computer systems is preferred. Prior library experience is preferred.

Required Education or Training:

High school diploma or GED is required. Typical examples of prior training include experience working in a library or with performing data entry.


Must be a University of Alaska student, enrolled and regularly attending six (6) or more credit hours and must possess a 2.0 or better cumulative grade point average (CGPA).



Salary Information:

$11.34/hour

The library assistant must be able to work 20 hours per week within the overall time frame of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The library assistant will work to maximize output in the project time frame. Project positions are dependent on funding. This is anticipated to be a 10-month position.



Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information (email address and phone number) for three (3) professional references with your application.

This is a pooled position, which means that the position remains open over the entire academic year and applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis.


The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact University of Alaska HR at 907-450-8200.

Advertised: 08 Nov 2022 Alaskan Standard Time
Applications close: 30 Jun 2023 Alaskan Daylight Time

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