Description:
Students will assist Archive staff with a variety of activities, including:
- cataloging papers, photographs, audio-visual material, and three-dimensional items
- providing reference services to researchers
- scanning and metadata entry for digitization projects
- preparation of exhibits
- archive and museum tours
- giving and/or planning public education programming
- other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Current enrollment (at least 6 hours) in an undergraduate program at KU. 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 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).
- Previous work experience demonstrating the ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as evidenced by work experience, coursework, and/or application materials.
- At least 1 year experience in Microsoft Office applications.
- Eligibility for Federal Work Study.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with archives and special collections.
- Knowledge of Sen. Bob Dole's career and/or experience working in the Dole Archives.
- Coursework or career interest in Political Science, American History, Museum Studies, Library Science, or Education.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without accommodation.