Adjunct Lemmen Library and Archives support
Grand Valley State University
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Allendale Charter Twp, MI, USA
USD 25-25 / hour
Posted on Mar 21, 2025
Grand Valley State University Libraries is seeking part-time adjunct help in the Lemmen Library and Archives for the spring/summer 2025 semester. The successful candidate will gain experience in a thriving, collaborative academic library.
Part-Time Lemmen Library and Archives support
Primary Duties:
Provides customer service and technical support in the Lemmen Library and Archives in Seidman House. Assists patrons with reference requests and assists archivists with the preservation, management, digitization, and care of archival materials and rare books.
Responsibilities include working at a user-centered service desk in the Reading Room, enabling access and delivery of collections from closed storage, and overseeing proper security protocols, care and handling of rare or fragile materials. Additionally, the position may assist with digitizing and producing descriptive metadata for digital collections, ensuring accessibility and discoverability of digital objects. Position will assist archivists with the preservation, arrangement, description, use of archival materials and rare books. Responsibilities may include opening and closing the library location, ensuring collection and building security.
Qualifications: MLS/MLIS from ALA accredited institution or equivalent, or completion of 50% of that same degree. Coursework or experience in libraries, preferably in archives. Excellent time management, flexibility, and interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
Position Start date: May 1st, 2025
Schedule: 25 hours per week
Work location: Seidman House, 4053 Calder drive, Allendale, MI 49401
Length of contract: 25 weeks
Salary would be equivalent to approximately $25.00/hour
How to Apply:
Attach your cover letter and resume. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact department contact Cara Cadena at cadenac@gvsu.edu. If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at hro@gvsu.edu.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Application Deadline:
Application review begins April 4, 2025. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
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