Graduate Assistantships

Qualifications

 • Must be admitted to a Master’s program at SIUE and must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours per academic term;

• Must be available to work between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;

• Demonstrated ability to work accurately with attention to detail;

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve objectives;

• Interest in enhancing the discoverability of Lovejoy Library resources, especially LGBTQ+ resources;

• Able to work independently as well as on a team

• Must be available to begin work/training no later than September 6, 2025

• Assist in other LIS departments as needed

• Other duties as assigned

Position Description

Position: Cataloging & Metadata Graduate Assistant

Workdays/times: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

This position reports to the Cataloging and Metadata Librarian. The individual will copy catalog print materials using OCLC Connexion and the Library’s Integrated Library System, Ex Libris Alma. Subject analysis of LGBTQ+ materials and the application of LGBTQ+ terminology to improve the description and discoverability of LGBTQ+ library resources will be prioritized. This position will also involve the physical processing of print materials, operations related to acquisitions, assisting with projects, and performing other duties as assigned.

• Assist in identifying existing Library of Congress subject headings and classification number ranges that could be useful in identifying LGBTQ+ materials for additional subject analysis using the Homosaurus linked data vocabulary

• Assist in developing policies, procedures, and training documentation to support the use of Homosaurus terms in the Lovejoy Library catalog

• Assist with the copy cataloging of other format-specific resources or catalog maintenance projects

• Other duties as assigned

Application Process

Required Documents

1. Cover letter describing your interest in LGBTQ+ topics, research, or cataloging and subject analysis
2. Resume/CV
3. Fall class schedule indicating major field of study
4. LIS Graduate Assistant Application; include the posting number for the position on your cover letter.

To apply for this position, please send the documents listed above to: Tracey Price / trprice@siue.edu *Please do not apply in-person or over the telephone. Applications in-person and via telephone will not be accepted.

Applicant Materials Are Received By

 Email: trprice@siue.edu

 **All communications sent to the prospective employer should include the posting number for the position. 

Voluntary GA Applicant Data Form

This form is used to gather applicant data by the Office of Equal Opportunity, Access, & Title IX Coordination at SIUE. This information cannot be viewed by units hiring Graduate Assistants. Completion of this form is not required and will not impact your chances of being hired for a Graduate Assistantship. This form is NOT an application for employment. To apply for a Graduate Assistant position, follow the instructions listed in the posting.