Library Assistant

33482BR

Job Title:

Library Assistant

Department:

Kansas Geological Survey

Primary Campus:

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description:

60% : Enter data and scan records, proof data and scans.

20% : Inventory, manually move, sort, and organize current collections including, but limited to wireline logs, scout cards, completion reports, geologist reports, and DTS.

10% : Recycle or integrate donations into permanent collection at supervisor’s discretion.

5% : Provide assistance to the public and internal staff.

5% : Perform other duties as assigned.

Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :

33482BR

Disclaimer:

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Work Schedule:

8-5, M-F

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Contact Information to Applicants:

Annette Delaney

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Limited Term End Date:

05-Jun-2027

Required Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED and minimum of one year library or related experience.

2. Experience with organizing, categorizing, and shelving records as evidenced by application material.

3. Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook, and Teams as evidenced by application material.

Employee Class:

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Advertised Salary Range:

$37,440 - $45,760, depending on qualifications and experience

FTE:

1.0

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Coursework, experience, or demonstrated interest in geology, geography, or related earth science disciplines as evidenced by application material.

2. Proficient in research skills, including database searching and web-based research as required by previous coursework or work history.

3. Demonstrated knowledge of or previous work experience with records filed by legal land description (section, township, range) as evidenced by application material.

4. Experience scanning documents, books, or other records as evidenced by application material.

5. Experience with data entry as evidenced by application material.

Position Overview:

The Kansas Geological Survey is currently hiring a Library Assistant. The Library Assistant will sort through the collections, inventory, enter data, scan records, as well as recycle and integrate into permanent collections as needed. This position is based in a public library setting and supports the preservation and accessibility of state geological records. Responsibilities include archival processing, data entry, scanning documents and providing assistance to Public or internal staff. Work hours must be completed on-site between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Flexible scheduling within these hours is available, and the start date may be adjusted to accommodate the selected candidate's availability.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. at the time of this appointment. Funding for this position cannot support sponsorship.

Reg/Temp:

Regular

Application Review Begins:

04-Sep-2026

Anticipated Start Date:

28-Sep-2026

Additional Candidate Instruction:

Complete the University of Kansas online application and upload the required material:

1. Cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications and position requirements.

2. Resume.

3. Contact information for two or three professional references (email address, phone number, and relation to reference).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application review begins Friday, 9/4/2026, and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.

Job Family:

Library Services-KUL

Work Location Assignment:

On-Site

Position Requirements:

1. Ability to push rolling bookcases in confined area, climb step ladders, and lift 15-20 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

2. Ability to work in storage areas, capable of working with old documents which may be dusty, musty, or moldy, with or without reasonable accommodation.