Auburn
AU Libraries Leadership Fellow - Fall 2024
Job Location
Auburn, AL, United States
Job Description
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
Benefits to the Participants
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:
Skills to be developed:
Minimum Qualifications
Selection Criteria:
Expectations:
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
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/49082
Location: Auburn, AL, US
Posted Date: 10/12/2024
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
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
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/49082
Location: Auburn, AL, US
Posted Date: 10/12/2024
Contact Information
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