Job Openings

Applications are submitted through the University of Missouri Office of Human Resources. Under "Academic & Staff Positions," choose the relevant link from beneath the "Staff positions" heading. The job posting can be found by searching with the job ID.

 

Library Information Specialist

 

Location: Rolla Research Center, Rolla, MO

Job ID:  49865

Full/Part Time: Part-time

The State Historical Society of Missouri seeks a part-time Library Information Specialist to assist in the use of library and manuscript collections.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist researchers in the use of the library and manuscript collection. 
  • Collect and provide access to research materials in print, microfilm, and digital format.
  • Prepare materials for binding and conversion to microfilm and digitization.
  • Conduct microfilm and digitization quality control.
  • Prepare and receive shipments.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Salary: $17.43-$17.96 per hour

Hours: Up to 20 hours per week between Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

Archivist

 

Location: Rolla Research Center, Rolla, MO

Job ID:  50578

Full/Part Time: Part-time

The State Historical Society of Missouri seeks a part-time Library Information Specialist to process manuscript collections, conduct research room services, and promote manuscript materials.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accession, arrange, describe and otherwise process manuscript, photograph, audio-visual, oral histories, electronic records, and other research materials in accordance with standard and local principles and practices.
  • Assist in the appraisal of records and items within the collection. Maintain an accurate and complete collection description and inventory. Prepare reports and statistics on work progress.
  • Assist in the development of strategies for the preservation and reformatting of materials in the collection.
  • Conduct basic preservation of materials such as cleaning and mending of damaged papers.
  • Promote collections using social media platforms and SHSMO publications.

Salary: $18.65-$19.23 per hour

Hours: Up to 20 hours per week between Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.