Southeast Missouri State University is hiring: Library Assistant II - Special Co

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Cape Girardeau, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500354
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Kent Library
Opening Date: 10/23/2025

Position Summary
Library Assistant II, Special Collections & Archives

Kent Library

12-month position, 40 hours/week

The Library Assistant II works closely with other library faculty and staff to provide user services and manage collections. The Library Assistant II reports to the Special Collections & Archives Librarian.
Primary Responsibilities

Special Collections & Archives (SC&A) acquires, preserves, and makes accessible resources and research materials that document the history of southeast Missouri and Southeast Missouri State University. The unit is led by the Special Collections & Archives Librarian and also includes an Associate Archivist, as well as a graduate assistant and 3-5 student workers. This position focuses on supporting user discovery of, and access to, SC&A resources.

• Provide one-on-one information, collection, and other assistance to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community patrons
• Participate in staffing the SC&A reference desk and interact with patrons in-person and via phone/email
• Create digital reproductions of materials for patrons
• Carry out and oversee data entry in SC&A collections management system
• Provide administrative support to SC&A, including supply inventory and file maintenance
• Manage archival materials shelving and collection maintenance processes
• Share in training and managing SC&A student employees
• Assist with physical and virtual exhibit creation, set-up and take-down
• Assist with SC&A events, collections acquisition, and tours of the unit

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma
• One year of related work experience
• Experience with, and an understanding of, excellent customer service
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully independently and as part of a team
• Evidence of excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new processes and tools
• Evidence of research experience
• Basic computer proficiency

Required Information & Deadline
Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by November 07, 2025. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.

To Apply: Complete the online application by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page. You will need to submit the following for your application materials to be complete.

• Letter of interest addressing all position qualifications
• Current resume
• Names and contact information of three professional references

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