AU Libraries Leadership Fellow - Fall 2024
Auburn - auburn, AL
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Position Details Position Information Requisition Number Stu03855P Home Org Name Library Administration Division Name Library Position Title AU Libraries Leadership Fellow - Fall 2024 Working Title (if different from Position Title) Job Summary Purpose The Auburn University Libraries Leadership Fellows Program aims to build practical skills enabling undergraduate students to explore the library and information science (LIS) profession as a career path. Program Objectives Strengthen the students' leadership and decision-making skills Guide and nurture the students to gain specific project expertise Provide opportunity to be part of special projects Expose and provide the students with resources and information on current trends and issues in the LIS profession Benefits to the Participants Gain expertise through a specific library project with unique capabilities Gain practical skills and specific expertise Be competent to get specialist jobs on completion at the Libraries Opportunity to pursue research project, publish and present Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University? Gain valuable work experience! Student employmentallows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals. Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors. Make a difference. Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform. Essential Functions AU Libraries Special Collections & Archives Department Student mentor - Dr. Beverley Rilett Alabama Authors of the 19th and 20th Centuries is a digital project sponsored by Auburn University Libraries that helps to fulfill the university's mission to promote Alabama to the world. Launched in 2023, this project exemplifies digital humanities scholarship and provides an essential resource for researchers of Southern literature. We are currently in. the process of developing a comprehensive literary map of Alabama using QGIS, the geospatial open source software. The undergraduate selected for this project will work with an interdisciplinary team of humanities and computer science graduate and undergraduate researchers to collect and visualize data, develop the website, and present the project at the AU Undergraduate Research Symposium in November 2024. Student responsibilities: Enhance proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat, Omeka, and QGIS Assist in the development of a geospatial data visualization Work independently and in collaboration with an interdisciplinary research team Maintain weekly logs and progress reports Attend weekly meetings with faculty mentor Dr. Beverley Rilett for guidance and support Skills to be developed: Develop digital literacy in website development, data analysis, and geospatial programming Acquire project management skills Foster effective team collaboration and communication skills Enhance research presentation skills Minimum Qualifications Selection Criteria: Currently enrolled Auburn University undergraduate student 3.0 GPA or higher Expectations: Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of independent work Excellent customer service skills Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills Excellent Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills Must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and maintain a high-level professionalism Strong work ethic and willingness to learn Length of Program and work: One-academic year program (Fall and Spring) Preferred Qualifications Interest in learning more about the library and information science profession. Pay Rate $15.00/hour Work Hours Each fellow will be expected to contribute up to 10 hours per week to the project. City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: Alabama Posting Detail Information Posting Date 09/30/2024 Closing Date 10/31/2024 EEO Statement AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more. Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach a resume and letter of interest. Students from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Quick Link for Internal Postings
Created: 2024-10-02