Sr. Student Associate, Collection Appraisal Intern

Job Posting

Title:

Sr. Student Associate, Collection Appraisal Intern

Hiring Department:
Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

19

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2027

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History is a special collections library (200,000 volumes), archive (90,000 linear feet), and museum that facilitates research and education by acquiring, preserving, and making accessible research collections and by sponsoring exhibitions, conferences, symposia, oral history projects, publications, fellowships, and grant-funded initiatives. Internships at the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History acquaint participants with its resources, services, and operations, and provide experience with specific projects.

The knowledge and experience interns gain enrich their graduate studies and research.

• Assist with reappraisal, weeding and maintenance of the library collection
• Participate in identifying collections, series, or items held in the library collections that no longer fit the collecting scope of the Briscoe Center
• Engage in stacks maintenance, shifting books in the library stacks
• Prepare weeded materials for disposition

• University of Texas student status and enrolled in at least six semester credit hours
• Attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work under supervision, to work independently, and to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 50lbs.
• Must not be in another paid position with the University

• Bachelor’s degree or current major in the social sciences or humanities
• Knowledge of Texas and U.S. History
• Work experience within a library or special collections

• Salary Range $16.00 per hour.

• This is a temporary student position and does not carry benefits.

• Exposure to standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Lifting and moving items weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Molds, dust, and other air-borne allergens may be present.

• SECURITY SENSITIVE; CONVICTION VERIFICATION CONDUCTED ON APPLICANT SELECTED.

• 19 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
• Temporary appointment beginning ASAP.
• Appointed by semester.
• Schedule to be arranged with supervisor on semester basis.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

• Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

• A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

• The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
• The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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