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Rhode Island School of Design

Student Library Jobs: Special Collections Assistant

Special Collections Assistant
Job Description:
This position involves assisting patrons with retrieval of special collections and artists' books, checking books out and in, monitoring the reading room, care and security of the collection, completing scan requests for patrons, and providing other clerical assistance as needed. Summer work will involve helping with inventory and unprocessed collections. Some previous customer service oriented work experience preferred.

Skills Needed:  Strong customer service and attention to detail, curiosity and interest in exploring the collection. 


Contact: Special Collections
, risdspecial@risd.edu (401) 709-5923

All positions have been filled for Fall 2024. 

Kelly Taylor Mitchell (PR '18), Hole in My Pocket, 2017. Artists' book. Grand Prize winning entry in the 4th Annual Student Artists' Book Contest.