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  • Part-time
  • Location Type: Not Specified

    Industry: Libraries-General

    Company: University of Kansas

    Job Description

    • (70%) Student will pull and prepare books for long-term storage.
    • (20%) Student will also copy cataloging materials in Chinese, Japanese and/or Korean
    • (10%) Students will also assist with the coordination of the East Asian outsourcing cataloging activities. Ensures materials are sent out on schedule and returns are processed promptly.

    Disclaimer

    The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university’s programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

    Required Qualifications

    1. During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments)
    2. Reading knowledge of Chinese, Japanese or Korean
    3. Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail as evidenced by application.

    Preferred Qualifications

    1. Prefer reading knowledge of Chinese (simplified and traditional) and the ability to Romanize characters into the Latin alphabet using the Pinyin system
    2. Ability to maintain work schedule under minimal supervision
    3. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
    4. Previous experience in libraries
    5. Ability to work independently and collaboratively

    Position Overview

    Per the State of Kansas, student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However, concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or non-exempt/hourly).

    Minimum USD hourly rate: 11.50
    Maximum USD hourly rate: 11.50
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