Job Information
University of Kansas Library Assistant (2 openings) in Lawrence, Kansas
27709BR
Job Title:
Library Assistant (2 openings)
Department:
Kansas Geological Survey
Primary Campus:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Job Description:
90%: Enter data and scan records, and proof data and scans. Digitize wireline logs. Manually move, sort, and organize current collections. Recycle or integrate current e-logs into permanent collection at supervisor’s discretion.
10%: Perform other duties as assigned.
Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :
27709BR
Disclaimer:
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Work Schedule:
During business hours, M-F, 8-5.
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Conditions of Employment:
Contingent on Funding, Limited Term
Contact Information to Applicants:
Annette Delaney
adelaney@ku.edu
785-864-2152
Limited Term End Date:
06-Jun-2025
Required Qualifications:
The qualifications will be measured by application material, interviews, and references.
High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of one year library or related experience.
Experience with organizing, categorizing, and shelving oil and gas records.
Experience with data entry.
Experience working with Neuralog scanner.
Experience digitizing wireline logs.
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Advertised Salary Range:
$16.75 per hour
FTE:
.80 (32 hours per week)
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with or previous work experience with records filed by legal land description (section, township, range).
Familiar with oil & gas drillers logs and scout cards
Experience scanning rolled wireline logs made of velum paper.
Experience with working with KGS Oil and Gas database.
Position Overview:
The Kansas Geological Survey is currently hiring TWO Library Assistants. The Library Assistants will sort, compare, scan, and digitize wireline logs. They will also recycle and integrate into permanent collections as needed and enter data
The appointments are 32 hours per week, during business hours (8a-5p, Monday through Friday), supported by project funding that has limited-term funding. One position will be offered for two years and the second position will be offered for one year; both positions are benefits-eligible. For more information about the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) visit our website (http://www.kgs.ku.edu/) . KGS is a great place to work!
These positions are required to work on-site at the Kansas Geological Survey in Lawrence, KS.
Reg/Temp:
Regular
Application Review Begins:
05-May-2024
Anticipated Start Date:
10-Jun-2024
Additional Candidate Instruction:
Complete the University of Kansas online application profile and upload the required material:
Cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications and position requirements.
Resume.
Contact information for two or more professional references.
Deadline to submit application is May 5, 2024.
Job Family:
Library Services-KUL
Work Location Assignment:
On-Site
Position Requirements:
Ability to push rolling bookcases in confined area, climb step ladders, and lift 15-20 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in storage areas, capable of working with old documents which may be dusty, musty, or moldy, with or without reasonable accommodation.