CLRC Curatorial Assistant

This position is a Temporary & Casual Employee classified position for up to 14 hours (maximum) of work per week through the duration of employment.

Location: On Campus, Elmer L. Andersen Library Suite 113.

Schedule: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Flexible scheduling these days.

This position will be assisting with collections processing and special projects within the Children's Literature Research Collections, in the Archives and Special Collections department.

Responsibilities 100%

• Archival Processing & Description (40%)
  • Process archival collections, including accessioning, sorting, and arranging historical records, applying project-specific criteria under the direction of professional staff.
  • Create finding aids in ArchivesSpace and develop metadata for digital collections as appropriate.
    
    
• Digital Exhibit (StoryMap) Work (25%):
  • Edit and review StoryMap content for digital exhibits.
    
    
• Blog & Public-Facing Content (10%)
  • Create accessible blog content; edit, proofread, and review materials under the direction of the curator.
    
    
• Digitization (10%)
  • Scan archival materials for curator-led projects, digital exhibits, and research initiatives.
    
    
• Research Support & Historical Research (5%)
  • Search the library website and Archives and Special Collections finding aids to assist researchers and support research projects.
  • Conduct historical research following established guidelines for exhibits and research inquiries.
    
    
• Curriculum & Instructional Content Development (5%)
  • Create lesson plans using archival materials under the direction of the curator.
    
    
• Retrieval & Material Handling (5%)
  • Retrieve materials from storage in accordance with safety procedures, including preparing call slips and pulling materials from storage.

**This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Required:

• Basic office skills (filing, alphabetizing, sorting, accurate word processing).
• Experience copyediting, design, and proofreading blog postings in an accessible format.
• Ability to create curriculum based on archival materials from Children's Literature Archives.
• Ability to serve and interact with customers and guests in a pleasant and accurate manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well with both verbal and written skills.
• Attention to detail in an environment with repetitive tasks.
• Ability to use Drupal in an ADA/Title II compliant way for electronic exhibits, experience with StoryMaps to create, edit and update digital exhibits.
• Ability to use the following technology: Microsoft (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat), Canva, G-Suite.
• Ability to apply established protocols in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience in Archives and Special collections.
• Bachelor's or equivalent training/experience.
  

Preferred:

• Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills, multi-tasking, and independent decision making.
• Detail oriented.
• Undergraduate degree or coursework in English Literature and/or Education.
• Interest in continuing in Library Science.
• A basic understanding and interest in the history of children's literature.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff.

Physical Requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation (if applicable):

• Ability to move and transport boxes up to 40 pounds without assistance for archival material retrieval.

Pay Range: $18.00-$20.00/hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Review of application materials will begin February 28, 2026.

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