About the role#
The Archives Student Worker Assistant supports the Jerry Falwell Library by assisting the Archivist with daily operations. This role focuses on customer service, material preservation, and organizational tasks. You will work as part of a team, maintain professional standards, and help ensure the archive remains a functional and clean environment.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) by submitting requests, retrieving materials from workstations, and returning items to the correct bins.
- Provide customer service at the reception desk, answer basic questions, and monitor the use of archival materials.
- Perform preservation tasks, including photocopying and handling delicate items with care.
- Enter data into databases and MS Excel, post information to the Digital Commons, and scan documents into digital formats.
- Maintain communication with your supervisor regarding your schedule and respond to emails in a timely manner.
- Keep archive areas free of contaminants.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current student in good academic standing. Federal Work Study approval is preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and push carts weighing up to 250 pounds.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to analyze information to solve problems.
- Proficiency in English, including the ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
- Basic computer and scheduling skills.
- A professional demeanor and the ability to follow university policies.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Lynchburg, Virginia.
- Work is performed on-site.
- The role is part-time, typically scheduled for 12 to 18 hours per week.
- You should be available to work mornings and occasional special events.
About Liberty University
Liberty University is a higher education institution based in Lynchburg, Virginia. Founded in 1971, the school operates in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It supports a population of 14,000 residential students and over 90,000 online students. The university offers more than 700 programs of study that range from certificates to doctoral degrees.
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