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Conservation Student Assistant - Libraries

University of Kansas -
Lawrence, KS

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Job Details

$11 an hour
14 days ago

Qualifications

Heavy lifting
Paper binding
Working in libraries
Document binding
Cleaning
Preservation of archival materials
Conservation and preservation (curatorial skill)
Entry level

Full Job Description

Position Overview

Do you pride yourself on your dexterity, aesthetic sensibilities, and craft skills? Do you enjoy working closely with a team of your fellow students? Are you interested in interacting with KU Libraries' books and materials from the everyday to the rare and unusual? Then apply for a position with Conservation Services!

Conservation Services at KU Libraries is responsible for the care and preservation of the Libraries' collections. Our students are involved in activities such as pamphlet binding, mending paper tears, repairing books, creating custom enclosures, and cleaning and caring for library materials. We employ student workers who are good at following complex directions, able to adapt to changing workflows, have a steady hand, and also appreciate repetitive tasks. These tasks may involve some heavy lifting and getting a bit dirty.

If this sounds like a job for you, please apply!

Job Description

65% - Independent work on library material including tasks such as pamphlet binding, mending paper tears, book repair, and cleaning.

20% - Creating custom box housing for books.

10% - Collaborative group projects such as collections surveys or rehousing projects.

5% - Other duties in the library.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated prior work experience with performing detailed and repetitive work with a high degree of accuracy, as evidenced by application materials.
Professional experience requiring hand skills, as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

Eligibility for Federal Work Study.
Previous library or archive experience, as evidenced by application materials.

Position Requirements

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 the 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).

Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. with or without accommodation.

Employment Conditions

(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Additional Candidate Instructions

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

Cover letter addressing how the required and preferred qualifications are met.
Resume

If you are called for an interview, bring an example of hand skills such as an arts and crafts project or an art portfolio.

To ensure consideration, apply before the application review starts on Wednesday, 8/26/2026. A review of applications will continue and is ongoing until a pool of qualified candidates is identified.

Contact Information to Applicants

Kaitlin McGrath
785-864-6412
[email protected]

Advertised Salary Range

$11.00 per hour

Anticipated Start Date

Monday September 21, 2026

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Posting Information

Posting ID: 33623BR
Department: Libraries-General
Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Reg/Temp: Temporary
Employee Class: S-Student

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