Library Collections Assistant

Student Position Type Federal Work Study Appointment Type Part-Time FTE Work Schedule

This position will require a minimum of 8 hours per week. We offer flexible work hours, based on the student worker's availability.

We are looking for students who are available to work Monday-Wednesday anytime between 8a-6p.

This is an on-campus position.

Department Manager Hiring Manager Sabrina Mora Number of Vacancies

Position Summary Information for Announcement

University Overview

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The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.

Job Description Summary

The Library Collection Assistant will help to describe, arrange, digitize, and showcase materials for the Archives and Special Collections at Wilson Library.

Specific Duties

• Process archival materials of various mediums, including processing, organizing, and inventorying.

• Digitize archival materials, ensuring quality control, and uploading material to digital management system

• Arrange displays throughout the library and campus showcasing milestone events and items of interest from the collection

• Create and input various forms of data including, inventory lists, historic timelines, and metadata for digital collections

• Photograph various archival items and create flyers, social media, and other content to promote the collection s

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a current ULV student.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to work independently or with a team

• Ability to handle multiple projects efficiently and effectively

• Enjoys being creative

Preferred Qualifications

• Majoring in or interest in history or political science

• Interest in photography, video creation and editing, and/or event planning

• Knowledge of social media

Benefits Summary

Employees are eligible for the following benefits:

One hour of Paid Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum accrual of 24 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year and capped at 48 hours.

University of La Verne Defined Contribution Retirement Plan – can contribute employee voluntary contributions, excluding wages derived from federal work study funds.

In accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week, will be eligible for medical coverage through the University of La Verne.

Covered under the University of La Verne Workers Compensation Insurance.

Location

La Verne Main Campus

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Physical Demands Summary

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Hiring Pay Rate

Hourly Rate

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

SE

Special Instructions to Applicants

Open Date

11/03/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

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