The University of Kansas is hiring: Library Collection Development Student Curat

Position OverviewKU Libraries seek motivated and creative student curator(s) to showcase library collections in an exhibition. This position offers the opportunity to learn about library collection development theories and practices, while curating a focused book collection that highlights a theme of personal interest and relevance to the university and others.

Schedule is flexible and the position is fixed term; "Student hourlies are permitted to work up to 20 hours weekly while classes are in session and 40 hours weekly while classes are not in session."Job Description40% - Research selected topics to identify materials for the collection, including primary and secondary sources.
25% - Learn library collection development, including theories of collection development and attending departmental meeting, and related readings.
20% - Create a physical and electronic displays and present the collection in some format (poster, video, social media post, slide deck, book talk, etc.).
10% - Develop and implement selection criteria to research and curate a focused book collection for the library.
5% - Meet with supervisory librarian at regular intervals for updates and feedback.Required Qualifications

1. During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Effective personal communication skills, as demonstrated by application materials.
2. Basic computer skills, as evidenced by application materials

Position RequirementsN/AEmployment Conditions(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.Additional Candidate InstructionsComplete applications will consist of the following:

1. Resume and cover letter addressing how the required and preferred qualifications are met
2. Hours available to work.

To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 09/02/2025. A review of applications will continue until qualified candidates are identified.Contact Information to ApplicantsAmalia Monroe-Gulick, almonroe@ku.eduAdvertised Salary Range$15/hrAnticipated Start DateMonday September 15, 2025Apply to Job
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