Technical Services Student Assistant
Position Basics
| Work Hours |
Between 8 AM and 5 PM |
| Weekend Shifts Included? |
No |
| Hours per Week |
An average of 10 hours each week |
| Public Services? |
No |
| Same Schedule each Week? |
Yes |
Position Description
The Technical Services Student Assistant supports the maintenance and organization of the library’s physical collection by working closely with the Metadata & Collections Division. This position plays an essential role in ensuring materials are accessible, well-preserved, and accurately represented in the library catalog through tasks such as copy cataloging, processing, book repair, and withdrawal. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
Position Duties
- Copy cataloging and processing of print materials.
- Checking in and/or withdrawing periodicals.
- Assessing and repairing damaged materials.
- Pulling material for analysis, searching for missing books, and withdrawing material in accordance with library retention policies.
- Preparing lists and documentation of materials for review and evaluation.
- Assisting with inventory and cataloging projects.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
- Meet the qualifications listed on the UMW Student Employment website
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective communication and strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to follow directions and work independently
- Must have at least a 2.0 CGPA
Student Assistant Supervisor
Terra Dickinson
