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Student Employment

This guide summarizes the different types of student jobs available at Simpson Library.

Digital Archiving Lab Student Assistant

 

Position Basics

Work Hours Between 8:30 AM and 5 PM
Weekend Shifts Included? No
Hours per Week An average of 10 hours each week
Public Services? Yes
Same Schedule each Week? Yes

Position Duties

  • Digitize archival materials in various formats
  • Create descriptive information for digital objects and collections
  • Edit and convert digital files with Adobe Creative Suite software
  • Create, edit, and review audio transcripts and video captions
  • Assist other students and staff with digitization projects
  • Assist with the creation of digital exhibits
  • Special projects in Special Collections & University Archives

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

  • Good organizational and communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Dependability
  • Must have at least 2.0 GPA
  • Meet the minimum qualifications listed on the UMW Student Employment website

Student Assistant Supervisor

Angie Kemp