Work Study - Archives of the Big Bend Student Worker - Fall 2026 - Part-time

Assist Archives staff in their duties to provide a variety of services to patrons, promote and advocate for the archival collections, and process and provide access to archival materials.

Clerical duties may include: data entry, filing, photocopying, sorting, shredding, replenish office supplies, etc.

General duties may include: pulling and re-shelving books and archival materials; shelf reading, straightening, and dusting of book collection; assisting with shifting of book and archival collections; washing gloves; keeping work and research areas clear and clean; assisting archive staff with classes & groups; observe security/safety procedures always.

Specialized duties (training provided) may include: handling of archival materials in a variety of formats, assisting with housing and or processing of archival materials, use of equipment and specialized software, such as scanners and microfilm readers.

May contact Victoria Contreras to learn more about position, located in Library 216, Ext. #8388, . A Dewey Decimal System and alphabetization proficiency quiz is given at time of interview. Position is Security Sensitive.

A Dewey Decimal System and alphabetization proficiency quiz is given at time of interview.
Position is Security Sensitive.

General office conditions including fluorescent lights, exposure to dust, and constant opportunities for paper cuts.

The Archives of the Big Bend is a department of the Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library. Its mission is to collect, preserve, and make available for research, primary materials documenting the diverse history and culture of the Big Bend and Trans-Pecos region of Texas and the corresponding border area of northern Mexico.