Location6000 J St, , Sacramento, CA, 95819, United States
Base Pay$16.07 - $21.66 / Hour
Employee TypeStudent Assistant
Apply by: 4/11/2024
Description
The Government Publications Section of the California State Library is seeking to hire sixteen (16) applicants for multiple student assistant positions. Student assistants will be performing library material processing tasks on a part-time basis with direction and supervision from department librarians. As part of a team, student assistants will engage in projects such as barcoding materials, data entry, copy-cataloging, digitization, preservation, and binding.
Requirements/Conditions of Employment
This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.
Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.
UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant positing should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.
UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.
Prerequisites
Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (Fall, Spring and Winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.
To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf
Students must be enrolled in at least: six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.
Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.
Work Schedule
Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
Additional Work Schedule
Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to use computer word processing software, email, scanners, and external hardware.
Ability to stay focused while doing routine and repetitive tasks.
Ability to alphabetize and put library materials in numerical order.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a library.
Familiarity with library classification systems such as Dewey, Library of Congress, or Superintendent of Documents.
Working knowledge of online databases, such as a library catalog.
Ability to accurately search and interpret printed and online bibliographic records and printed reference works.
Experience handling rare and/or fragile books.
Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.
Duties and Responsibilities
Inventorying and barcoding print collections, which may involve linking to or creating item records in the library’s catalog and updating holdings records or other metadata.
Search bibliographic databases such as Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) or the Catalog of Government Publications.
Perform exact match copy cataloging by editing pre-existing bibliographic records for local use.
Perform shelf reading, shelving, and collection shifting projects.
Identify materials in need of repair or stabilization and process or refer as necessary.
Create labels and protective housing for materials that need additional protection.
Digitize library collection material using a variety of different equipment, performing quality control and creating metadata for digital files to improve discoverability.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office environment.
Application Instructions
Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.
For more information about the California State Library, see https://www.library.ca.gov/about/.
To learn more about the Government Publications Section, visit https://www.library.ca.gov/government-publications/.
Additional Information
Job Requisition #537294533
Agency/DepartmentCalifornia State Library
