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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

Regan Chancellor