University of Kentucky is hiring: FWS Fall 2025, Library Administration Oral His
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States, 40598
FWS Fall 2025, Library Administration Oral History Indexing Assistant
Job Title FWS Fall 2025, Library Administration Oral History Indexing Assistant
Requisition Number
Requisition Number DU13803
Department Name
Work Location
Work Location M.I. King Library Lexington, KY 40506
Salary Range
Salary Range $13.00
Type of Position
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status
Position Time Status Part-Time
Required Education
Currently enrolled at the University of Kentucky.
Required Related Experience
N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
N/A
Shift
Weekdays between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Job Summary
- Indexing interviews using the OHMS system in accordance with the Nunn Center’s standards and style guides.
- Conducting general research pertaining to interview contents in order to ensure the accuracy and spellings of mentioned names and entities, adding outside research and archival materials to oral history interviews, as well as participating in the research process, production, and implementation of Nunn Center outreach initiatives including social media, podcasts, radio programs, or other special projects and initiatives.
- Describing interviews/collections.
- Participating in the archival collection inventory process.
- Digitization, editing, and preservation of audio and video.
- Other duties as assigned.
Student must have strong writing skills. Must also have attention for details, editing skills, and the ability to follow department procedures and policies. Must be able to work without close supervision. Must be able to work with materials in different formats. Student must maintain a regular work schedule.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
N/A
Deadline to Apply
Deadline to Apply 12/19/2025
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Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Have you been awarded Federal Work Study?(If you are unsure, or you have not yet been awarded Federal Work Study, please contact the Student Financial Aid office at (859) 257-3172 and ask to speak with your counselor.)
- Yes
- No
- * Please state your current 8-digit UKID number and LinkBlue ID
(Open Ended Question)
- * Kentucky state law requires anyone who works after 10:30 p.m. on school nights (Sunday - Thursday), and after 1:00 a.m. on non-school nights (Friday - Sunday), to be 18+ years of age. Are you over the age of 18 or will you be 18 before August 1st of the fall semester or January 1st for the spring term (or before employment)?
- Yes
- No
- Resume
- Cover Letter Optional Documents
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