https://shorturl.at/5HJ11
$18.50 an hour
Apply by: August 6, 2024
Qualifications
Word processing
English
Databases
Art History
Computer skills
Business
Administration
Communication
skills
Entry level
Political Science
Full Job Description
The California State Library's Witkin State Law Library (a
part of the California State Library), is seeking to hire two student
assistants who will assist the library in digitizing historical regulatory and
legislative documents, ensure they adhere to state-mandated accessibility
standards, and organize this data for publication to the library’s website to
make our unique print collection more broadly and easily accessible to our
patrons throughout California and beyond.
The student assistant may also assist library staff in
creating library research guides, developing event outreach contacts, and
running library events. The student assistants will perform these tasks on a
part-time basis with direction and supervision from department librarians. As
part of a team, the students will train on project workflows, policies, and
procedures focusing on digitization, preservation, document transcription,
accessibility standards compliance, data entry, and collaborative webpage design.
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 position 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.
Majors/Fields of Study
Art History, Business Administration, California Studies,
Education, English, Government, History, Journalism, Liberal Studies, Library
& Information Science, Political Science, Public Policy &
Administration, Social Science
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.
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.
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
Digitize
historical regulatory and legislative documents, ensure they adhere to
state-mandated accessibility standards, and organize data for publication to
the library’s website to make unique print collection more broadly and easily
accessible to patrons throughout California and beyond.
Assist library
staff in creating library research guides, developing event outreach contacts,
and running library events.
Training will be
provided on project workflows, policies, and procedures focusing on
digitization, preservation, document transcription, accessibility standards
compliance, data entry, and collaborative webpage design.
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,
please visit our website at https://www.library.ca.gov/about/ .
To learn more about the Witkin State Law Library, please
visit https://www.library.ca.gov/law/
Based on your answers to one or more questions, it appears
you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the position. We are unable to
move your application forward in the process. If you have questions, please
contact us at 916-278-7003 or email us at ueijobs@csus.edu.