Special Collections and Archives Student Assistant
Auburn University, auburn, al, United States
**Salary Range:** USD $9.00/Hr. - USD $9.00/Hr.
**Locations:** Auburn University, Alabama
**Job Type:** Student
**Department:** Library Administration
**Associated Division:** Library
**Req ID:** 8626
**Overview**
Auburn University Libraries is seeking applicants for the position of Student Assistant in the Special Collections and Archives unit. This role supports metadata entry production and assists faculty, staff, and students by contributing to the daily operations of the unit. The position works up to 10 hours per week, depending on operational needs.
**Responsibilities**
+ Enter metadata from legacy finding aids into an online archival management system. This includes inputting titles, record group numbers, accession numbers, resource types, language, dates, cubic footage, subject headings, donor information, biographical/historical notes, scope and content descriptions, access notes, and other collection-specific details.
+ Enter inventories for each collection.
+ Assist with data cleanup to align with current archival standards.
+ Maintain confidentiality and handle materials responsibly.
+ Verify biographical and historical information for collections.
+ Ensure archival collections align with finding aid inventories.
+ Process small archival collections and add finding aids to the archival management system.
+ Provide occasional assistance at the reference desk.
**Qualifications**
Enrolled student at Auburn University
**Why Work at Auburn?**
Why should **YOU** consider student employment at Auburn University?
+ **Gain valuable work experience!** Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
+ **Build your network!** Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
+ **Make a difference!** Have the satisfaction of knowing **YOU** are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.
**Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement**
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website ( to learn more.
**Locations:** Auburn University, Alabama
**Job Type:** Student
**Department:** Library Administration
**Associated Division:** Library
**Req ID:** 8626
**Overview**
Auburn University Libraries is seeking applicants for the position of Student Assistant in the Special Collections and Archives unit. This role supports metadata entry production and assists faculty, staff, and students by contributing to the daily operations of the unit. The position works up to 10 hours per week, depending on operational needs.
**Responsibilities**
+ Enter metadata from legacy finding aids into an online archival management system. This includes inputting titles, record group numbers, accession numbers, resource types, language, dates, cubic footage, subject headings, donor information, biographical/historical notes, scope and content descriptions, access notes, and other collection-specific details.
+ Enter inventories for each collection.
+ Assist with data cleanup to align with current archival standards.
+ Maintain confidentiality and handle materials responsibly.
+ Verify biographical and historical information for collections.
+ Ensure archival collections align with finding aid inventories.
+ Process small archival collections and add finding aids to the archival management system.
+ Provide occasional assistance at the reference desk.
**Qualifications**
Enrolled student at Auburn University
**Why Work at Auburn?**
Why should **YOU** consider student employment at Auburn University?
+ **Gain valuable work experience!** Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
+ **Build your network!** Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
+ **Make a difference!** Have the satisfaction of knowing **YOU** are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.
**Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement**
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website ( to learn more.