LIBRARY - Undergraduate Research-Archaeology

Job Classification

  

Position summary

Two undergraduate positions available

1. Research assistant for identifying published works relating to the Madaba Plains Archaeological Project. Use library databases/other resources to locate relevant works.


2. Research assistant for the digitization of print materials related to the Madaba Plains Archaeological Project. Prepare materials for scanning, perform the actual scanning, and do the post-scanning processing to prepare the digitized file for saving/online access.


3. Research assistant for the institutional repository. Post digitized materials to the institutional repository including robust metadata/full text objects.


4. Research assistant for preparing digital exhibits featuring the Madaba Plains Archaeological Project.


5. Position ends when project completed.

Qualifications summary

Required qualifications:

Strong computer skills.

Aptitude to learn new computer applications.

Detail oriented.

Organized.

Ability to understand instructions in English and to work with a minimum of supervision.

 

Duties and responsibilities

Perform tasks as assigned by supervisors.

1. Bibliographic searching for publications relating to the Madaba Plains Archaeological Project using both online and print tools.


2. Preparing and digitizing paper-based publications using appropriate equipment.


3. Posting digitized publications to the institutional repository and including robust metadata and full text objects.


4. Preparing digital exhibits to showcase resources.

Supervisory responsibilities

None.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

*Ability to read and comprehend English.

*Ability to understand instructions and training in English and follow through on instructions without constant supervision.

*Attention to detail and well-organized.

*Strong work ethic.

*Full-time Andrew University student.

*If international, must have the necessary visa to work in the USA and have a USA bank account for direct deposit of wages.

*Ability to consistently work at least 10 hours a week. Attendance at team meetings required.

*Ability to work remotely and document productivity.

 

Desired Qualifications (not required)

*Comfort and proficiency in using computers with a range of computing applications.

*Interest in Archaeology and Middle East history and culture

Technical competencies

N/A

Interpersonal interactions

*Interact well as a team member with other student employees.

*Able to communicate with supervisor and fellow student workers

*Able to work several hours with minimal human interaction, including non-use of a phone or similar device

*Able to work well in a supervisor-employee situation

Physical demands

*Minimal.

*Able to do often repetitive work for two hours or more

*Able to manipulate digital equipment

Work environment

Pleasant work environment indoors

In front of a computer at a usual type of workstation

Optional remote work for some tasks