Archives Aide, Content Lister

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JOB TITLE:

Archives Aide, Content Lister

JOB PURPOSE:

Re-houses and examines archival materials for preservation concerns and creates content lists of new collection materials so the collection can be cataloged and made ready for research use.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary duties are the re-housing of incoming archival material, the preparation of attendant accessioning/cataloging paperwork, the creation of rudimentary archival finding aids, and other duties as assigned at the discretion of the Content Listing Supervisor.

Please Note:

This position provides an excellent educational opportunity for those working on degrees in the social sciences and humanities to gain real-world experience working in archives preparing collections for research use. It applies core archival practices, theories, software, and digital platforms involved in arranging, describing, cataloging, and creating finding aids for collection access and public use.

Due to the constant influx of new archival material into the AHC, a consistent student presence is required to maintain workflow and avoid backlogs. Therefore, this position requires the incumbent to maintain a schedule that allows them to spend between a minimum of ten (10) hours per week to a maximum of twenty (20) hours per week at the AHC performing their assigned duties.

**COMPETENCIES:**Ability to Learn

• Attention to Detail
• Independence
• Communication
• ConsistencyREMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, performing them in a relatively short period of time.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in oral and written format.
• Computer, software, and writing skills commensurate with the creation of college level class assignments.
• Attention to detail and the ability to analyze and describe collection contents to provide suitable finding aids.
• Physically capable of moving large numbers of boxes weighing 25lbs to 75lbs with or without reasonable accommodation; and ability to work with dust, dirt, and other potential allergens and hazards.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Interest in western history, archives, museums, and libraries
• Knowledge of archives theory and practice.REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.

HIRING STATEMENT:

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email [email protected]

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/

Job Identification: 250201 Apply Before: 07/23/2025, 05:59 AM Job Schedule: ParT Time Locations: 16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US Posted Salary Range: $10.50/hour Schedule (Hours Per Week): 10-20 Travel:

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