UNIT: REFERENCE - REFERENCE STUDENT - WEB ASSISTANT
Purpose:Provide support for Reference Department by assisting with web-based tutorial development activities, compiling data, and producing reports.
Reports to: Sarah New, Web Services Librarian
Duties:The Reference Student - Web Assistant will assist the Web Services Librarian by:
Assisting with the design, creation, and editing of online tutorials
Compiling results of assessment activities and assisting with other special reports
May also have the opportunity to participate in and provide support for various other reference-related projects.
Skills required:The assistant should have technical competence with computers and databases, and experience with media creation and/or screen capture creation software, such as Adobe Illustrator, TechSmith Camtasia or Adobe Captivate.
Preference will be given to applicants who have experience recording audio using software such as Audacity; or who have graphic design and/or animation experience. Applicants will be asked to share a portfolio of their work.
The assistant should be motivated, able to work in a team-based collaborative environment or independently, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills. The assistant must also display demonstrated professionalism, good judgment skills, excellent public service orientation, and exceptional interpersonal skills.Schedule:Up to 10 hours per week during the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters; work hours are somewhat flexible.
Pay Scale:$10.25 per hour
To Apply:Contact Sarah New by e-mail: snew@umbc.edu or phone: 410-455-1551
