University Of Kentucky Lexington , KY 40598
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Summary
The archives student assistant will assist the oral history archivist with arranging archival documents and transcripts. Duties will include inventorying, organizing, and sorting analog and digital oral history records; evaluating oral history transcripts for rehousing, printing, and preservation; entering information into a database; and assisting in additional archival organization.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Attention to detail, legible printing, and filing skills. The student assistant should have the ability to follow department procedures and policies and to work without close supervision.
It is expected that the student assistant will maintain a regular work schedule. Must have respect for the intrinsic value of archival materials.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience
Basic computer proficiency with a working knowledge of Microsoft applications, Photoshop, scanning software and hardware, as well as an understanding of database management.
Deadline to Apply 05/08/2024 University Community of Inclusion
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