Temp SHRA Position
Job Description
August 2026
Department: Special Collections and University Archives
Job Title: Library Specialist
Competency Level: University Library Technician
Work Schedule: Department Open, M-F, 8am-4pm
Length of Appointment: 11 months
Number of Hours: 28 hours per week
Wage/Salary:
University Information:
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a world-class, research intensive, regional University with a diverse portfolio of expertise with a focus on fostering healthy lives, vibrant communities and global connections. UNCG is a leading institution within the 17-campus University of North Carolina System. Recognized for its programs in the Visual and Performing Arts; Nursing; Business; Education; Life and Physical Sciences; and Health and Human Sciences, UNCG continues to grow its enrollment and enjoys the most diverse student populations of all the UNC system universities. With more than 20,000 students, UNCG has a significant and positive impact in North Carolina, the Piedmont region, and the city of Greensboro. UNCG is nationally recognized for its distance learning initiative and serves many rural areas of North Carolina with its highly rated online educational programs. Established in 1892, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro was founded as the first public university in North Carolina for women. In 1963 the school became co-educational, but the legacy of providing both opportunity and excellence continues today.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:
A wide range of student and faculty-centered services are the cornerstone of the UNC Greensboro University Libraries’ integral role in the community. As an essential component of education and research at UNC Greensboro, University Libraries offer access to more than four million print and digital items along with innovative programs, support services and expert personnel to assist patrons in achieving their academic and scholarly goals. For additional information, please visit library.uncg.edu.
Position Description:
· Packs archival materials in the appropriate boxes/enclosures for moving to Becher-Weaver, Oakland Ave storage area, and Library Tower, including creating labels for all boxes in the archives that are to be moved.
· Works with the SCUA staff to support processing priorities, establish a workflow, and document work and collections.
· Tracks the current location of materials as well as new locations in Becher-Weaver, Oakland Ave, and Tower via Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and ArchivesSpace
Minimum Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in humanities or social sciences. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
· Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
· Demonstrated ability to work individually and collaboratively in a team setting. Strong attention to detail.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills, sound judgment and discretion.
· Must be able to physically lift, carry, and move archival boxes and material weighing up to 40 pounds.
Preferences:
· Background in library science, preservation, or history.
· Previous library work experience.
