Library Assistant II - Special Collections & Archives

Library Assistant II, Special Collections & Archives

Kent Library

12-month position, 40 hours/week

The Library Assistant II works closely with other library faculty and staff to provide user services and manage collections. The Library Assistant II reports to the Special Collections & Archives Librarian.

Primary Responsibilities

Special Collections & Archives (SC&A) acquires, preserves, and makes accessible resources and research materials that document the history of southeast Missouri and Southeast Missouri State University. The unit is led by the Special Collections & Archives Librarian and also includes an Associate Archivist, as well as a graduate assistant and 3-5 student workers. This position focuses on supporting user discovery of, and access to, SC&A resources.

• Provide one-on-one information, collection, and other assistance to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community patrons

• Participate in staffing the SC&A reference desk and interact with patrons in-person and via phone/email

• Create digital reproductions of materials for patrons

• Carry out and oversee data entry in SC&A collections management system

• Provide administrative support to SC&A, including supply inventory and file maintenance

• Manage archival materials shelving and collection maintenance processes

• Share in training and managing SC&A student employees

• Assist with physical and virtual exhibit creation, set-up and take-down

• Assist with SC&A events, collections acquisition, and tours of the unit

• High school diploma

• One year of related work experience

• Experience with, and an understanding of, excellent customer service

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully independently and as part of a team

• Evidence of excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills

• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new processes and tools

• Evidence of research experience

• Basic computer proficiency

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by November 07, 2025. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.

To Apply: Complete the online application by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page. You will need to submit the following for your application materials to be complete.

• Letter of interest addressing all position qualifications

• Current resume

• Names and contact information of three professional references