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Apply for Job Job ID362013 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilySupplemental Employee Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code0001 Employee ClassCivil Service Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Working Title:Archival Assistant, CLRC Job Classification & Code: Temporary and Casual- less than 14 hours per week (0001) Department/Unit: Administration Service Area: Archives and Special Collections Reports to: Assistant Curator Location: Twin Cities Work Hours: Must be able to work a range of 10-14 hours per week in the office during regular business hours (TBD) Pay Rate: $18:00/hour Duties and Responsibilities: Primary Duties: 50% Processing of archival collections, including accessioning, sorting, and arranging historical records with the possibility of applying different criteria to different projects, following directions of professional staff. Creation of finding aids in ArchivesSpace for collections or metadata for digital collections as appropriate. As Needed Duties: 50% Retrieving materials from storage area following set safety guidelines and procedures, including making call slips, and pulling books or boxes from storage. Advanced understanding of searching library website and Archives and Special Collections. finding aids for information to assist researchers or to assist in research projects. Advanced understanding of historical research following set guidelines to be used in exhibits or to assist in research projects or for researchers. Keeping track of professional staff's availability and communicating to the problems and knowing who to communicate to Procedures: Specific guidelines, procedures, and training exist for duties. Supervision: Temporary and Casual Employee (TACE) may train other student staff and is expected to work independently without direct supervision. Qualifications Required: Basic office skills (filing, alphabetizing, sorting, accurate typing). Able to perform essential physical demands includes, but is not limited to: frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping/bending, and reaching. Ability to serve and interact with customers and guests in a pleasant and accurate manner. Demonstrated ability to communicate well with both verbal and written skills. Attention to detail in an environment with repetitive tasks. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds without assistance. Preferred: Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills, multi-tasking, and independent decision making. Detail oriented. A basic understanding and interest in the history of children's literature. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff. Available to work in shifts of 3-4 hours at a time. Available to work an average of 10-14 hours a week Hours/Availability: Must be able to work a range of 10-14 hours per week in the office during regular business hours (Monday-Tuesday, Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Wednesday-Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm). About the Department Program/Unit Description: The University of Minnesota Archives and Special Collections is made up of distinct collecting units holding rare books, manuscripts, organization records, personal papers, artwork, and artifacts on a diverse range of subjects, including children's literature; social work and welfare; immigration; gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender studies; African American literature; architecture; performing arts; University of Minnesota history; history of computing; and other topics. Archives and Special Collections is open to the public. The collections are used by students, faculty, staff, and an international community of scholarly researchers. Hours to staff are: Monday - Tuesday 9:00-5:00, Wednesday-Thursday 9:00-6:00, Friday 9:00-5:00 See https://www.lib.umn.edu/special for more details. Benefits No Benefits Available for this Position. How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the A ply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Diversity Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. 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