Student Stacks Assistant for Special Collections Library (Student Wage)

Special Collections Technical Services Stacks Assistant 

About the position: The Stacks Assistant organizes, labels, shelves, shifts, and retrieves rare books and archival boxes in support of the Catalogers and Archivists in the Technical Services unit of Special Collections. This position reports to the Head of Technical Services. 

This is a part-time position (up to 10 hours per week) paying $16.71 per hour and is available beginning August 26, 2025. Setting and reliably maintaining a work schedule is important for success in this role. The work area’s temperature is generally below 65 degrees Fahrenheit to better preserve the collections, so employees should dress accordingly. Passing of a background check is required for this position. 

Federal Work Study preferred: Work-Study (FWSA) eligibility during Fall/Spring semesters is preferred. Work-Study employment is effective August 26, 2025 – May 8, 2026.  

All scheduled work hours must fall between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday.  For more information about the Albert & Shirley Small Special Collections Library, please visit http://small.library.virginia.edu/  

Main duties:  

• Organize and shift archival boxes, rare books, and other materials according to complex shelving arrangements.  

• Confirm call numbers against library catalog records and shelve newly cataloged rare book and archival materials. 

• Pack, label, and barcode boxes and ensure accuracy with inventories. 

• Assist in the preparation of collection materials for transfers to off-site storage. 

• When needed, properly retrieve manuscript, university archive, and rare book materials for researcher requests and use in the reading room. This work includes working and communicating with Public Services staff. 

• Additional duties may include individual projects assisting Technical Services team members as necessary. 

Required Qualifications:  

Currently Enrolled UVA student, undergraduate or graduate 

Successful passing of a background check 

Essential Skills for the Job: 

Good communication skills; reliability in scheduling; accuracy and attention to detail; ability to multi-task and finish tasks in a timely manner; ability to use strong analytical skills; ability to work and solve problems independently, as well as closely with others; ability to work in a restrictive, high security environment. 

The ability to handle rare and spec